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 9261266 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102569810 epoch_slot_no: 13010 block_no: 9261089 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 17376 time: 2023-09-08 01:21:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22820503afa679c6630bcc6537166c1bd48b2e60c02dac14c08c4c90c6bde349Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11