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 9228588 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101902988 epoch_slot_no: 210188 block_no: 9228411 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 66731 time: 2023-08-31 08:07:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaba05047b4ac154d60845a0e6feb2a01667e1e1440142f6233e18a73a455422Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1anxeupp6v4nq5amvutwy9cygjcha3gxx5t72afp8ck2n9v3ghexspqap5s op_cert: \xb975199b0ba9e1e589772833d305b7a131bf3229243e733a8fea28920e10a8c0 op_cert_counter: 5