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 9217889 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 101674945 epoch_slot_no: 414145 block_no: 9217712 slot_leader_id: 6133303 size: 44981 time: 2023-08-28 16:47:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16a3793421d85ffc2da2cb4e3a78b5b9d26429f149efe64c664a162e15901389Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1aames2wwkk986rh78v36am74qrmfs3yqhetqqnptkg0e96ewjlzsl4fpvh op_cert: \x73298b5f0e5455201737329992ef43e9a0cab8627d4a9b398f74d9879952bd90 op_cert_counter: 9