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 9292745 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103212617 epoch_slot_no: 223817 block_no: 9292568 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 12429 time: 2023-09-15 11:55:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0acf621f91b08ea81b46a6125bc50dade4872b481fe585fc6c7e5df541f7d63Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ztd89l825ngr7m6qnte26ffpcvzssfqxkkkzfjlwwl9rjuans7lqnlav7a op_cert: \x58fff877b9f940fd010e891e3649faeef4b9aa9181523e20fa54d62b2e7e0367 op_cert_counter: 13