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 9286909 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103095525 epoch_slot_no: 106725 block_no: 9286732 slot_leader_id: 5023482 size: 42164 time: 2023-09-14 03:23:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8519a433dca395ed6bc7a1fea828e27f2574bf1b6e319e0baf94e7ae2eafb2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pj5tlwvaygmpdcc97kpeelc348rdccma9kdrekn9xxlp4ppztxnsese28h op_cert: \x97e9fc3b1db943d7784cccdf26e7aff7f48c06226fea6d5b7595adc7c3d01d4b op_cert_counter: 11