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 9224281 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 101816002 epoch_slot_no: 123202 block_no: 9224104 slot_leader_id: 6257868 size: 16978 time: 2023-08-30 07:58:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ef053bef2a97a9c17fbb196cc52f91a9539f66580c7fe7bb9054c3aa07c3099Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1htsk6ejslupm69e6lntdj8d220k8yu4gakdvqh98z5shh7slnjgqm9myeg op_cert: \x4c321d24caf2303aa00a13535951ce2362151454a39010c65f76ba4e4c4d73cb op_cert_counter: 9