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 9287686 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103110637 epoch_slot_no: 121837 block_no: 9287509 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 5225 time: 2023-09-14 07:35:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb562defd74d442bc9406b37812e065a518002c0526915e95d0c56bade96c8471Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9dr3tl0fptww5r9pyxj4kafvxxz4h6vqe9kud4gx062q2rl6l8q49e4p0 op_cert: \x6eadaa5c518331c3783e6e00c0f8f0c7ffe4d40099fde744f82651972db69216 op_cert_counter: 11