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 9266471 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102677582 epoch_slot_no: 120782 block_no: 9266294 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 51805 time: 2023-09-09 07:17:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a1ed9e6d770e1fe2b0ef4a8297deeca600a3d4402d2d29a3a3fb8d48fe6c9d9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1375qgqjrt8x9hvk5leaeh70xj4wkrygdptn8xkh7z6na32v7aysqqvq2mq op_cert: \x49c5f2c9b0772e7d3fe09047c1acadd4c4864b673a47c558bded0aa29bf1e36e op_cert_counter: 9