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 9235857 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 102048019 epoch_slot_no: 355219 block_no: 9235680 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 7237 time: 2023-09-02 00:25:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9e40c982dc36d34915f9f47c54c3038ba095b3712eed6e8111bdcc52de7d937Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwsntunvkl84hruhvqjt7yky8zxqwkernchy7z3hs4r9s6mqgzqqggvzat op_cert: \xff331987f94b6b410bc739bd7a5c0f3aaa5eb5c1ae161a599417f67d2586ab75 op_cert_counter: 5