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 9271917 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102787005 epoch_slot_no: 230205 block_no: 9271740 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 44011 time: 2023-09-10 13:41:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b820ed016f5b203bdc618c608b3c1becb9d7cad9353b97eb42e44ad5eb43b87Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \x8d5e1ce380bab57c353727766634f27a0807d43575c6ea6a7e06637e602c415c op_cert_counter: 16