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 9263054 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 102607318 epoch_slot_no: 50518 block_no: 9262877 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 71185 time: 2023-09-08 11:46:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14db809a0e44b3b6cf321cec94a782a06399c461450487e035f36979bcb5ef57Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x2fcd755dc98f8b427c33236b119e11ca8663b6eb306c3248e2839949eda5fc58 op_cert_counter: 14