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 9263301 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 102612743 epoch_slot_no: 55943 block_no: 9263124 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 82097 time: 2023-09-08 13:17:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b8dd6dd628f09b2b70fddad4f231b5108bca35f4ff7e03bfb5a9dc2a6bdc9f9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d4408uvxftndvjmspjev9jgz83mrtvayy27wzjy9ut6nxv82zh6sa7ycgp op_cert: \x633dc5d9b41dc75f5982537caa42b6306c785248f6a406db856ce4e71b196fb9 op_cert_counter: 27