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 9289425 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103145786 epoch_slot_no: 156986 block_no: 9289248 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 23168 time: 2023-09-14 17:21:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef4f0c8aff0dad49b9e3f32b6d24354a86c31c5afd2abbd1ccc5b2d0ec12cf99Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kwuaxe3d34my778e4fwyewhtuj7s3rnenvyny4pa0qjdf382tycq8dqdm8 op_cert: \x9415fa236a04e4eef492a21d73ff283b88bb3ab6c5196fe83624308d92dcf6b2 op_cert_counter: 4