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 9289588 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103149046 epoch_slot_no: 160246 block_no: 9289411 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 24758 time: 2023-09-14 18:15:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb3cf4f6ba6285136beb40331697e1814f1e41bea564e3e6a814697baba53f6cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12gqclqg6qgx00t4c2rskhgyj0kpdfgl3zcqpk08h0fykapqsw2xqptx9qs op_cert: \x763e9ff349c0f8f13625439148c30bc0f724def8d9144ae2d9b75aec526ae4de op_cert_counter: 11