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 9264608 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102640360 epoch_slot_no: 83560 block_no: 9264431 slot_leader_id: 6133303 size: 19312 time: 2023-09-08 20:57:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f07c0ee2a9ae4f173de1022b620483a5141d0a0428d4abbd1b0c841514dc8a5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1aames2wwkk986rh78v36am74qrmfs3yqhetqqnptkg0e96ewjlzsl4fpvh op_cert: \x73298b5f0e5455201737329992ef43e9a0cab8627d4a9b398f74d9879952bd90 op_cert_counter: 9