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 9288641 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103129652 epoch_slot_no: 140852 block_no: 9288464 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 11348 time: 2023-09-14 12:52:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa1b63b759918edc4139a65fb543969ea5b7d5a667ba0228e1e12b13a668d9b6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fmx8glmhtw8yqj5zkjy6ajgrzu4qchy2luwvdzwd85re8f4xjnuqfu4n4d op_cert: \xd354d3f545e3f3c82a12e9ccbf71f45ed83c2ecd265590886d8981bd666f2663 op_cert_counter: 19