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 9278932 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102932376 epoch_slot_no: 375576 block_no: 9278755 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 13471 time: 2023-09-12 06:04:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c370968ed3a34cefdec3f9b7afcab89f6452213a19097244b0a125b8f10b866Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x0256637211473f306d309d77dcbe55119dd3cdf91fb8f60f8229eff99ee38251 op_cert_counter: 10