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 9244628 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 102229036 epoch_slot_no: 104236 block_no: 9244451 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 15468 time: 2023-09-04 02:42:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03da2ef53bbd3f47f8fa79d542566d6f4ebb37a47d1e8d3e44c51730292936f7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lckxm3tasr3lha6zy3t39yh5taayygz0j5dh557maf3qce0883psd629s2 op_cert: \x116b6c94bc5a50c8b248872ee6d5f5d271c521d380ff05bc26d33895460b9fd6 op_cert_counter: 10