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 9287881 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 103114494 epoch_slot_no: 125694 block_no: 9287704 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 17405 time: 2023-09-14 08:39:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb7d1c1267e59c7f16d4819557b1eb153dcd8d9fbfe4db006bfad7ef3f43b0b8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r2y0cvnyp6arv7h2mymc6nepmzdjjuw3cqjs0jz8fagvcpkpwp4suxc3e0 op_cert: \x2af409bf79ac68570dba9b0df55b08edaa069b695b9c3ae904d9efa0b958a368 op_cert_counter: 13