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 9288789 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 103133005 epoch_slot_no: 144205 block_no: 9288612 slot_leader_id: 4792336 size: 28093 time: 2023-09-14 13:48:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca4f0e511d65324cfc4a06fc845ae9b2dc5da9d4278a125bdf486dd97e3d269Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14vkl4sfcz0sqrjrualejzmr3yhcvvvtmusxfar0s3uzev4lwvkes5rzlv5 op_cert: \xa557ed114c5f2b9093f429650f64eb167bc8d03a999c2c5d0abfdf17a6d1f8bc op_cert_counter: 13