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 9268017 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 102709216 epoch_slot_no: 152416 block_no: 9267840 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 13958 time: 2023-09-09 16:05:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee13b3b5145c924c4deffeae1711024bd7423922ee91d3ba81e07ae469b55dbaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11