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 9218026 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101678242 epoch_slot_no: 417442 block_no: 9217849 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 32962 time: 2023-08-28 17:42:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff1057e79ebdf61cc79f5d3c498ba322c20a511d1033d645fbb9eff2f7c1f1eeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18stcjdcu588hsmyhcpjq98vqwmw9ry3gamvyldv6rdwv75gfxflq82dh27 op_cert: \x0b4e6f5d55236a14bf44531ad353dfd16ce6fdf108b4a8d91b7f437adda23c1c op_cert_counter: 5