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 9274276 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 102835827 epoch_slot_no: 279027 block_no: 9274099 slot_leader_id: 4556631 size: 767 time: 2023-09-11 03:15:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc7b334ec18687eb997f4e86a6b110db524c3f0d8e836dff9f5d3a918c98e820Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mzf870y2x4nh8v6n2suzev53kyd2jnnnccfl5ylcl55zau5ean6s0rtl2d op_cert: \xb79895c826ae75cba556508298bfe612d5ac67a9894fe2ddf81f1c3a0585686a op_cert_counter: 13