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 9216668 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101647662 epoch_slot_no: 386862 block_no: 9216491 slot_leader_id: 8361216 size: 29831 time: 2023-08-28 09:12:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bba15a36c9660ed13a16a223e0cc6c2078c7a29b026541f242fe0a26326c0a6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cy7x3hetydgf4aym5fvex5vet77xzy8xd3uq2esjm9w09z2750yqrjk259 op_cert: \x890e48a3ac75cedb5c2d6dd56808984e184c5d333cc9ee616546b49e1b70e81c op_cert_counter: 2