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 9275598 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 102862546 epoch_slot_no: 305746 block_no: 9275421 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 59505 time: 2023-09-11 10:40:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x273c0e1ca747a49a7af68c8124ce7a7cfc2b7d67cc9d6221aedc49c4a6d630ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk194pznypf02j57lte7l0vht5rsyknxfqakeau0cugknjs77whl2mqkfpzcc op_cert: \x7a4a771815373b01d8823136d6646e1e1e868c8fe5f6ed5fa26d5922ce736180 op_cert_counter: 9