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 9284631 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103048941 epoch_slot_no: 60141 block_no: 9284454 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 45619 time: 2023-09-13 14:27:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb624e44446b3eedae095a01b0c7e2c835500eb026ec14db794ee48a5385d98d6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tgmjy7tr6st7d8q4fqw9m2aq0j9uhrs696kk0pwh8e3qnmxucedq0a66vg op_cert: \x3c76d9102ba1fbcb5140ec628b8752a62c8c7b90a5de4b7f565e7c01897721c9 op_cert_counter: 2