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 9285438 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 103065475 epoch_slot_no: 76675 block_no: 9285261 slot_leader_id: 5568203 size: 55360 time: 2023-09-13 19:02:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x287a7290cd2e266000cc54a883e45b72bf86ee0ecf81adfeb6f1ed5f1916a089Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h08ppxpfr5544ts4skmcgelljyqa7v9jz6gqk55w82tj4259978sjwltnh op_cert: \xca4c4b90b6af2ae5260ea1df9cfe90d080033b3496d24dfcd86242a53624c770 op_cert_counter: 16