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 9288974 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103136966 epoch_slot_no: 148166 block_no: 9288797 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 14225 time: 2023-09-14 14:54:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5742ae207af7fd624053928170f89c823705d77a8f41e33a3d226afc55406c71Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwagyzrrmgnl75fgujslwgnppyah8kxscpsmj4katc5wyyd3q82qdpgk6r op_cert: \xc4ed5b0bbe2ff3c9f4cebbae41fa2765189fb5151f88579c06a6e472908ad3c5 op_cert_counter: 20