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 9263840 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 102623855 epoch_slot_no: 67055 block_no: 9263663 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 59271 time: 2023-09-08 16:22:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb3d60716286f6515b92057253fa7b4880ade37471f4ca83916baa6b16a3c24Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \x8239d587f063cd8512f8e82883aa1e8d62b171b54a80e7b7019c520cc66d9f95 op_cert_counter: 14