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 9285139 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 103059333 epoch_slot_no: 70533 block_no: 9284962 slot_leader_id: 9014538 size: 38327 time: 2023-09-13 17:20:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bd0e03f4a926ca55b3f0e4a6bb030e961ef530076c0b1deb0d0579cd8f1fd25Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17zu3eskrngddz590xyy404ssv9v96pzazw2zmpd6gymhffyupjks05tpq3 op_cert: \xcc9ee136d2aa7c939d89f4d9f4993d0d6d4b792080eec4ab18c8ea793f119387 op_cert_counter: 3