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 9214326 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 101598292 epoch_slot_no: 337492 block_no: 9214149 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 19590 time: 2023-08-27 19:29:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x659f0fca8fb86366f3598d6b3e791e53f65f811b724a3b1ecca6963855fd3e0fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1eltmmmv0wvu3n0lxesx298pgxjpytqzj9m42ttvw9fstysv00jaqrt96g5 op_cert: \x8b8a03b2db7a62ece5f890a81b9d4ef50c14dfa6648a97da0c1567d784e78eb3 op_cert_counter: 13