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 9217871 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101674599 epoch_slot_no: 413799 block_no: 9217694 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 41099 time: 2023-08-28 16:41:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06e52fff158b6893145d1a7a2a19929f9a3de56dbae3db82ee93e2b382664eaaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tx99kz3ureuvcmgsdnmhyggq588uct4vngqw7nuz7ayngvkyts5sctza7s op_cert: \x948ff0033aa5372d8dd10cc4799964be2fe66b84fb72c89f827b18c23e7c4caa op_cert_counter: 2