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 9270248 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 102754041 epoch_slot_no: 197241 block_no: 9270071 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 2451 time: 2023-09-10 04:32:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4e4a6e7e47bb1a7d3952cb0e8572f6366477dfd4164875fc44cb3fc5e29d478Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x26vzuykasg47gq3mqjq3z2gjvd4e38usx4n6lenuseqn6nuw47ssge7w3 op_cert: \x233b78f144429e12e4884e498dc21c4ddeb4858fe228773837411d16809e7c41 op_cert_counter: 7