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 9294033 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 103238758 epoch_slot_no: 249958 block_no: 9293856 slot_leader_id: 7034455 size: 61491 time: 2023-09-15 19:10:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb09669c16210f217fa09b7c6a3d9de283f0ec2929fbf67c14e56c4fab9c91e74Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hpnvfvh6ajuwq93nrxxfz9mqrt3c566sdnem75rkcx00sn9y9vhq2wynjp op_cert: \xbff169358a148c30456b60c2972a28d4329a515b490cd27e2933af468c1d447c op_cert_counter: 6