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 9291685 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 103191970 epoch_slot_no: 203170 block_no: 9291508 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 11307 time: 2023-09-15 06:11:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1c59edc744195d70877becaebeb429a19b7531ecd1922e8bb7d14f11771acaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ugya7fr6k6ra87377qfs0mwpcee8taq4sgzl9rhrn62xat4y6wcslrc7jp op_cert: \xff37bd1fc4d3c213aa6a8e89a4856f2e63acaa51e260f3cc31dacde668cbd804 op_cert_counter: 1659975176