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 9270961 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 102767946 epoch_slot_no: 211146 block_no: 9270784 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 2676 time: 2023-09-10 08:23:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02cee2836b286e350d8737e253b6316ece098291ac3fa2e0339e725b5f7df400Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x2fcd755dc98f8b427c33236b119e11ca8663b6eb306c3248e2839949eda5fc58 op_cert_counter: 14