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 9280303 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 102960210 epoch_slot_no: 403410 block_no: 9280126 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 27930 time: 2023-09-12 13:48:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd3f3d3afa809a69d076b23bf4eff2d52bf599b8a6eaa5b7232e36a0c4515f8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x4gcag7r4n0pld5qdd38etqqsmfsjp5sehughrrg7ew7kesd67zs9va90y op_cert: \x551bef85f240ebc3209de5b6033714fab86872372d136b18016eaa64e9bbcc39 op_cert_counter: 10