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 9267835 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 102705354 epoch_slot_no: 148554 block_no: 9267658 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 26469 time: 2023-09-09 15:00:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b8b77aa81a501324912412a789b21221ac2c2b5b8b5743687e0474d24682091Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lrjllmevdah3pkzrudtygcezuqs406sh4d0lkvtntygz5t7c2umqk8mpy7 op_cert: \x872424bc06d1a919f1dba8d6e29bd19457e9d4eec8027793481a5785fe5d5767 op_cert_counter: 2