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 9268246 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102713852 epoch_slot_no: 157052 block_no: 9268069 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 11961 time: 2023-09-09 17:22:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee01f85f9203f3bfb133d31777b38be9d5be50b11eeefc6ceb7e27a8d4cb6f8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cwukgz49fxl6w6g9wtq4kc7eptuyxv66kgfc7heyv0c3etn579sqg9djx9 op_cert: \xc4e37f904510fb04ef50649f6103c841604a139d7617e2f13950f090e8098f68 op_cert_counter: 12