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 9283707 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103031174 epoch_slot_no: 42374 block_no: 9283530 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 41939 time: 2023-09-13 09:31:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc32236ffce7f3075bf0058af9ec63129e8fc6d3598f465bc5fb29ba3fd519157Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tk8arggze6yrypa3sv3s8fxzqvnc5s6g6fp2ledgtqu453f204lsjesn39 op_cert: \x7ed53244e519c60e8cc687a430a301ee8cdb38f300d912375525e1aff8697b1d op_cert_counter: 10