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 9284714 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103050148 epoch_slot_no: 61348 block_no: 9284537 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 35740 time: 2023-09-13 14:47:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80ebdef03e3ca24c7027f49067115fb633fa5a68693253c136568592b2d299d2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wn4cq98ah5j9jkty47538y0pc3phy9jjvqtkkdgkuup5qgnddsgqyr6h8t op_cert: \x64dcdb74414f45a3cea08fbb95d18afb90333e3be5147405a3f2d3574a969728 op_cert_counter: 2