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 9214319 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 101598115 epoch_slot_no: 337315 block_no: 9214142 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 57088 time: 2023-08-27 19:26:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab77d13c6a5ca1b80806f8b9ab117ec6b7a31530465e9853a0151830a4452d7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15rp6ljeprees9jq4zzvrductcr5fqpzz92ly3htjhkw8hgcfhlvqg6y4uz op_cert: \x9ca0ee93c721be307dc92e53808ab592d183cdcd424e221868b4ea20c9bc18dd op_cert_counter: 14