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 9263430 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 102615364 epoch_slot_no: 58564 block_no: 9263253 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 62797 time: 2023-09-08 14:00:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e614f06c0eb5854d445e070f29d283151a58052c9f8632eb7f27ea8ec06e9d3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rluj3m4ag2h9clcedrkgwj56nacxwtnlf5h7qza8nwjeqenfee0qwqjsmj op_cert: \x3a5774216588fa8b820a6b4ccd7c939456a055e4a70c7a20dea760e9ac7ea764 op_cert_counter: 18