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 9230023 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 101931703 epoch_slot_no: 238903 block_no: 9229846 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 2224 time: 2023-08-31 16:06:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ad3d72781ae1dc5d2067a4aa6c5d863a893cebcfa4cbcf21aa7abe8d2657105Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11