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 9260024 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102545085 epoch_slot_no: 420285 block_no: 9259847 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 37986 time: 2023-09-07 18:29:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ec1e98dad13ac82b9d042b5986cb7a2190a316910a6afc538fcd3c017db1dd9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u6qem3tc44lmpc6pqj0yp3ujtzje864cp39enr4p90kur0ql2zjqf6wgqc op_cert: \x4454e260edd8852cb972bc7e5203676dd836dca40a403cedfaee76713b0d7c0f op_cert_counter: 1659973541