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 9290476 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 103167638 epoch_slot_no: 178838 block_no: 9290299 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 372 time: 2023-09-14 23:25:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7f6a660d8f3fff27575394ee6b023a3d541e16e2c7dc69f83e7f942df0d44beBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9qrmed96sxkttr88uhg8u9dxa79rwhrppy75ea588r9c6t29q7q2zyu74 op_cert: \xe9ab8410773871de88f803f902843b6b10fca3ff644f8da91221af7d425f78bd op_cert_counter: 23