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 9242482 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 102184861 epoch_slot_no: 60061 block_no: 9242305 slot_leader_id: 6799355 size: 6188 time: 2023-09-03 14:25:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7efa849106e6fea8de5844090e0b892e4ae5265b2d02a984cc285b2c3884e346Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1eyw88m2wajrz3edt89hpu45s4wjeqzcln66scc5zdl3y56j089xslevzpt op_cert: \xe1aee39c03378e052a5c2339becbea446823cfe254f174324e21d2c5ab9402a6 op_cert_counter: 10