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 9271425 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102777020 epoch_slot_no: 220220 block_no: 9271248 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 44602 time: 2023-09-10 10:55:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9951df5bb6ae3025a7757d3b0c54c041ef14c7ec5a675d3abe81c41586aea8f1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16arvf7rxl7k787s5xu0ks3letxk4qasqkclg496gdpvkf080tz8sz5k325 op_cert: \x7a07be52a829bbd887c1756c9858f22ff0c3fcee94b76df20d8c76eb649c5192 op_cert_counter: 12