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 9280916 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102973856 epoch_slot_no: 417056 block_no: 9280739 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 12871 time: 2023-09-12 17:35:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28dafb47815de4ba5ac3aa84912d3cbb9b931a6ddbe32f96f85b7ffd5b195c98Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4ml366004vvzm25cutqk0x2jpftcxtf29kdmazvgzueal5wztyslf05tq op_cert: \x342a53fdf58595ce6294a142855512a48fe7930422fe96b019024e4aa8ae4242 op_cert_counter: 14