A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9213392 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 101578248 epoch_slot_no: 317448 block_no: 9213215 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 19701 time: 2023-08-27 13:55:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61342754f661ab1fbff9acaa601504c1230a766942de8d4c6ed81c645cd8e4b6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11