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 9284901 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103053907 epoch_slot_no: 65107 block_no: 9284724 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 23695 time: 2023-09-13 15:49:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03113ac6f1f1459914342cb2b8b866368c6f3360996c2b93bc3548a1a85bf8dfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lycttp5zrt79d2jz4nay0z2ku70rw4zpe0dlvrw3y53n63rw454s954w0d op_cert: \xa5b10d3ac3b4f5857d9327c1714f4ec710bd1ad423a55e08002e44068a9c05f6 op_cert_counter: 27