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 9284851 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 103052974 epoch_slot_no: 64174 block_no: 9284674 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 45257 time: 2023-09-13 15:34:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d6479a4a3387facfa1bc2c15dbc32f71af7d05de9b2b73bf48844380cf733e8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hyv7e53p7q8dhzn5z0gyj7qdr7yw0radkxyms55yvpet03gu70fs6uq96e op_cert: \x1a50ea5e095dd77b01aa4bbaefbd3eec1dfe259e3519b8aa23b576b1a51b2bfd op_cert_counter: 11