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 9248785 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102315183 epoch_slot_no: 190383 block_no: 9248608 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 39060 time: 2023-09-05 02:37:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3c8a568d83312cc61ac6381ac1d704dffcaf6dc82215c368b2f9458155f9672Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vzzngklkz56jwr4vgl9vxny3gkjkkevcns2cwqhhff35k26klm5qez5c3q op_cert: \x525d65c48fd2eefe94d99cab92fb35da5a021b1cacbd5d83823bd208bc4054b4 op_cert_counter: 23