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 9287157 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 103100032 epoch_slot_no: 111232 block_no: 9286980 slot_leader_id: 6215623 size: 10953 time: 2023-09-14 04:38:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaea95e5250fc9e8b3d25ed22f4cbbf6b0d3e08a59c11837fdf461940c5e6e2eeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rne09kkjqtd0j3gh90ecc0huu3m5dsvtu2y3vdgdv64gdd8nle0s44legw op_cert: \xd8f45c9f69735462031acd91c1cbc55c0f60cc27a506a04a411d45e0270cc3ed op_cert_counter: 10