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 9284345 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 103043749 epoch_slot_no: 54949 block_no: 9284168 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 66644 time: 2023-09-13 13:00:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc954bcac38951216a3052cc51f63f36f005243830c78ac7b5890a495db64f7bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tx99kz3ureuvcmgsdnmhyggq588uct4vngqw7nuz7ayngvkyts5sctza7s op_cert: \x948ff0033aa5372d8dd10cc4799964be2fe66b84fb72c89f827b18c23e7c4caa op_cert_counter: 2