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 9239085 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 102114113 epoch_slot_no: 421313 block_no: 9238908 slot_leader_id: 4635351 size: 4793 time: 2023-09-02 18:46:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f1081185c2ac8344438522f180f03dbede76b43773b7748a6eacd6754a49473Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uevg99vkm3xnnvtjz0kw9xx20f4rnzlagdp795m05y2mg6u0gjhqgdv0lh op_cert: \x66e3b5a27f798166b9aa1e5f8ec8058b421ea78b4ad809af492ae52aaf3e5768 op_cert_counter: 12