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 9285998 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103076348 epoch_slot_no: 87548 block_no: 9285821 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 73743 time: 2023-09-13 22:03:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35a0b6a5bdee587de3f6fa37b7bb926fc3b02c8ba65511e42a6970d298e3aa06Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16uujxtr48w5e83rwc5vtwlhnqk7mx0u4ctk0v6u6nj3m8wmey7tsk4qswm op_cert: \x45ce6a2025926c167a02f22d957f4cc3f4ef198d62ba44e8d83bf5672aef993d op_cert_counter: 8