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 9242809 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 102191588 epoch_slot_no: 66788 block_no: 9242632 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 48799 time: 2023-09-03 16:17:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca3464170ca3efd05422779884301d60e14a4a5361b592d7130f69b52ff0a56aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x3fd76bee92cf238b598343e56554621203b644ee3b31136679899c53f930fbc6 op_cert_counter: 1659973380