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 9247469 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102288060 epoch_slot_no: 163260 block_no: 9247292 slot_leader_id: 5742483 size: 84872 time: 2023-09-04 19:05:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ec1e83e5f34581f2389bfad30a2983a689ad8d2b6f1d5efa79d0a4aae2e3a1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gtfn6txpnzp8w0mwh5causwgcpu728cngk5nen7guqfsxvx3xe5q9s6xz8 op_cert: \xfddcd6bd6bcaf21fde44e4649b53402bb6b6d47fc4af14e16c8cb5803c585956 op_cert_counter: 12