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 9244581 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102228009 epoch_slot_no: 103209 block_no: 9244404 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 5472 time: 2023-09-04 02:25:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd107861dbc69e9c1f0be9a71663dc9b5ef55e6790a9f796c08fd5a3124637519Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vn9ekjp8g8ensl2g84v8vavay2wtx536ftvmy0yfev050p2z3frqlycep7 op_cert: \xed809ead7b4a96b69b56d1e783579271ee34a14865975f5d5eff0f347c3f1991 op_cert_counter: 10