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 9293014 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 103218043 epoch_slot_no: 229243 block_no: 9292837 slot_leader_id: 5460343 size: 38533 time: 2023-09-15 13:25:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79ea3c63ce84a59764a5979d1accb3d178cbf0750c60adcfc65d8efe281c9e13Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zyg66zfmyt40zz40h7exmfdmlagecmp79s4gfnckkly56zhh5yuqzd8dge op_cert: \x9e6328c021be893f9e565a67915ecd47c147e1eaae3a20c5ed37ed52b7d1614a op_cert_counter: 12