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 9286478 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 103086406 epoch_slot_no: 97606 block_no: 9286301 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 44202 time: 2023-09-14 00:51:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d9bc2023655c347be39f562e983e2e0d0099b71c327ebe525f6dae49c2a1b79Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15mraalry4lpekm27mzld8za8lw6dvufxq97w8c8sjkuvekkkg6hqsng65e op_cert: \xd8a0011c7fc0340eb86352cb47a846babfcba057ef99b90aa7e3cffa5958b69b op_cert_counter: 14