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 9282301 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 103002691 epoch_slot_no: 13891 block_no: 9282124 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 35872 time: 2023-09-13 01:36:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59a91c7aa522e2e6338a82a7a292473267b7150b87f0c5ce7bb880f75dc9b105Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pq6pgh9hztgm3enuahyt6m5nkwn87uw9thfevpwaqwh8jgzwj4ks5su272 op_cert: \x5609d9525e761b678d6265064e0f00ff8ae952bd00925cf02af17de788ed4a8d op_cert_counter: 13