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 9263646 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102619710 epoch_slot_no: 62910 block_no: 9263469 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 48225 time: 2023-09-08 15:13:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8652e0b1b610f18e8dbf68ddd7a409dcd6cace0dd3bb85ace6033bf78d7d90afBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ygptnml8rkgw9dmguft6dr8dnjaapk80lsynqdwzl9aap08qg6mslll3fc op_cert: \x9cb2fc50b8db9416e41c22e5b2f68267cdbabde630c4d82ec1dd5d2721cb8257 op_cert_counter: 12