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 9254082 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102423931 epoch_slot_no: 299131 block_no: 9253905 slot_leader_id: 5391942 size: 86003 time: 2023-09-06 08:50:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18fa1eab4d5e3a02127a776576698f2bb89cfeafa9034c625fa1519cbab29388Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1f55k3tnepqh5lczw9xxmxs784llnfm3t46cllwtd8wt465kjfj7sur4ssu op_cert: \x9b5c7da42c8dc6a124e7cebedfc8daf5a4ecad32ee2becd29983a451847527e8 op_cert_counter: 12