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 9285148 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103059567 epoch_slot_no: 70767 block_no: 9284971 slot_leader_id: 4560329 size: 62757 time: 2023-09-13 17:24:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53b6d0da329d6e2284ab95f44fc3ce98469428e3f6ac6357070e39f7089ba712Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rcczqvh08687crmnemj7ykr8t5nhygv97uhjafn2wtkvhm43uc8qm8z782 op_cert: \xf97e8ab1da9b6617d3a0593c854e4de4c89c03bf83514f9c9cb649b9ecf3d83c op_cert_counter: 16