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 9246273 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 102263100 epoch_slot_no: 138300 block_no: 9246096 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 43505 time: 2023-09-04 12:09:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe060ef0f429167fe79eec3dd3a9f955f9c737185735fb55821b568fcdcfd37bdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwsntunvkl84hruhvqjt7yky8zxqwkernchy7z3hs4r9s6mqgzqqggvzat op_cert: \xff331987f94b6b410bc739bd7a5c0f3aaa5eb5c1ae161a599417f67d2586ab75 op_cert_counter: 5