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 9286931 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103095985 epoch_slot_no: 107185 block_no: 9286754 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 42528 time: 2023-09-14 03:31:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23d8e462e04051de73cc2b0c061c24fbd2364f3da3c6f0c773ac345d17db8625Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17f6d6lhqs57df92c2ju3ymqmq5uqaxk7drxxr96mj4cz6s37300q9y3av8 op_cert: \x680ae65c713bec9a2e0ae21d9cc4885f3f4bd653f214d3ffe3ed18e95fcadbbd op_cert_counter: 16