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 9288864 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 103134689 epoch_slot_no: 145889 block_no: 9288687 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 41995 time: 2023-09-14 14:16:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad208b54fbc6a7f839c63d9f9ce60d1a1d007c20caca59b59b485537b77e3ba8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1375qgqjrt8x9hvk5leaeh70xj4wkrygdptn8xkh7z6na32v7aysqqvq2mq op_cert: \x49c5f2c9b0772e7d3fe09047c1acadd4c4864b673a47c558bded0aa29bf1e36e op_cert_counter: 9