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 9214422 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101600327 epoch_slot_no: 339527 block_no: 9214245 slot_leader_id: 4837352 size: 41335 time: 2023-08-27 20:03:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafbccfd8c3a2340dc1b955d190f6c5ca5853038a566d2dd708808de6c1e182b8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zym4yqetzqmt67453drnq2nj80mj8zauprne3atdrwu6ypt8ny5sf5pk3n op_cert: \x9cff21d1be2c37d339862498deb6d040cfc4d42d7179194aa809f73ec2cfb08c op_cert_counter: 16