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 9286383 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 103084596 epoch_slot_no: 95796 block_no: 9286206 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 66997 time: 2023-09-14 00:21:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd146ac7ad576e82f5020b23f1bd363556df8583983c33b157264eb7be4244ad0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tawdpfmgzkefrmg603n2cq047d5fj8cs0d4csce4xrxzzst444tsvwet66 op_cert: \x5ac81ea79fd5602a69ba0934df725798afe606129b96bb8d833f564b77f5bab1 op_cert_counter: 13