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 9286053 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 103077659 epoch_slot_no: 88859 block_no: 9285876 slot_leader_id: 5098945 size: 38355 time: 2023-09-13 22:25:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0a02752b0a507b376eff14d02ae01f8e7c6987d0ac9ba7f1056b38936b9b8e9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hpnf7ytfvtq7h5ns5zcqg6yxrjg34kkfj5njmgs8hjxtfle6qrnsash3xy op_cert: \xa7350702ba570d59a9a24be2a52df3006b93d5b020c9fee2c8434307b86bbeb5 op_cert_counter: 11