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 9264474 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102637625 epoch_slot_no: 80825 block_no: 9264297 slot_leader_id: 5341654 size: 14414 time: 2023-09-08 20:11:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b903d706e5ab3de64a1c19d4028fc5b075b3e1c9dc7f56a82eeb61678f770c5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rzwsmvne65qwvpeeleaaflgjfj37j6jazmmewa7t83mmxf7mfesgcv0ur op_cert: \xb05735d4bc5ac0174ef11a0e76daabd57a82923d1204d8acdf3642266f2d0734 op_cert_counter: 9