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 9266250 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102672915 epoch_slot_no: 116115 block_no: 9266073 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 48473 time: 2023-09-09 06:00:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24945c0f03d3962372a65a36ab7c9a1ad9af9069c4efef9f626d36c46b044dcfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17lggw9u4htu2sy20hfzjr22clm5hgppfyh2wmc7ghr3h3w2ms6asxt45ff op_cert: \x05e69cc8bd1c29dce850e2baa5d12a82a3adabfc311efd7cbb61cf3b570ff673 op_cert_counter: 13