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 9288180 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103120648 epoch_slot_no: 131848 block_no: 9288003 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 5772 time: 2023-09-14 10:22:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee73441629d23b7983b10169576b7bfababc39ffd0671101f74999a1a19a8dd7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x2d590dcc65962341061c9c5988066ef320604d1ecfe311282896f110b23525e4 op_cert_counter: 11