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 9286512 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 103087261 epoch_slot_no: 98461 block_no: 9286335 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 79334 time: 2023-09-14 01:05:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4df45b298896595f23fddadb348eab9f6ff4b307b4c3e0d3b2a1582ea55d4a32Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14sh5zmrke03tmsucrwuz5r0e7ehgva2q5dxq8e7wxqe3af2f7ezq8e47h6 op_cert: \x3cfd3d44f71b073d9424e04dde258ad66826e0b813d6812f031c6cfc50fa808b op_cert_counter: 17