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 9213557 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 101581561 epoch_slot_no: 320761 block_no: 9213380 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 46408 time: 2023-08-27 14:50:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ae8d732c2b9dc6c2e00ce64ac9b668ee3d7ceaf2f517a7f2f2751985c0ffc16Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zex6fy5atu7e7l5akzqqjvzn80valqdng56hta8p3uyvajyhuxpsd7f3v3 op_cert: \x2a8f8e43e7bf7cef936a906e855c421c1718045c833c14edef226993e5ed69b7 op_cert_counter: 11