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 9286464 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 103085980 epoch_slot_no: 97180 block_no: 9286287 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 27928 time: 2023-09-14 00:44:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0da3e4e32fcf7b3c53cb87dd1defe2c662f32a9a5fdef6817204d8d30c9288bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16uujxtr48w5e83rwc5vtwlhnqk7mx0u4ctk0v6u6nj3m8wmey7tsk4qswm op_cert: \x45ce6a2025926c167a02f22d957f4cc3f4ef198d62ba44e8d83bf5672aef993d op_cert_counter: 8