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 9276186 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 102874650 epoch_slot_no: 317850 block_no: 9276009 slot_leader_id: 4650952 size: 33988 time: 2023-09-11 14:02:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f021a144667f1e20a8b5ebde7a486dac5db8efca86d3c6cfb9bae1fa44cc604Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yqnj35lyl6xup3wv77rlnc3xun8rkltdmdknxlsd3xl9yf3mxcvq43g7nh op_cert: \x1acb268185d332a9be3f33b61c6cf9893a65203a2865bac9a8faeb307e59ff7c op_cert_counter: 18