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 9276889 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102890693 epoch_slot_no: 333893 block_no: 9276712 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 8960 time: 2023-09-11 18:29:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa98bd60ac47277503e7788c993d6a962a2b49f3f78da81a62530092a6c8cb4d7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18stcjdcu588hsmyhcpjq98vqwmw9ry3gamvyldv6rdwv75gfxflq82dh27 op_cert: \x0b4e6f5d55236a14bf44531ad353dfd16ce6fdf108b4a8d91b7f437adda23c1c op_cert_counter: 5