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 9268814 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 102724418 epoch_slot_no: 167618 block_no: 9268637 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 41867 time: 2023-09-09 20:18:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288c68bdb4a4998df513ec03ecc0bd2462087f2ae1f951349520d1b2ec24708cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x14359e72c6e1386cfa749d0b76e7f2c605f4a5c7b011bd9f83bef52ab66a7714 op_cert_counter: 1659973381