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 9236642 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102065212 epoch_slot_no: 372412 block_no: 9236465 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 10114 time: 2023-09-02 05:11:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb88ca6b2da4bcec36a5c7a90c841597d97d478531cebb56664ce0f995a49e20Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11