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 9289917 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 103155910 epoch_slot_no: 167110 block_no: 9289740 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 71058 time: 2023-09-14 20:10:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa00f9635f0518b0f6d05c91ed0593ad7b4b4ac2d956e370a5cbf2925b7e50692Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qn8s87qr08428hgpclq333a8hk8mpp3gtcfj7nte3ujpdz7psduqdxm48w op_cert: \x2f4d252c1916e7050dcd60dd68bcf091d0fce6c5341458455ca7daac49e4677f op_cert_counter: 18