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 9294454 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103248055 epoch_slot_no: 259255 block_no: 9294277 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 28335 time: 2023-09-15 21:45:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e6edd0d1a9cb6e53fc91bd779d37a606219493b662b1cb8c43b4fe398e7e695Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1p697xaw602mudxcfswfgn7snnl8t3eca30tds8sfk96er247zacqrtaqfh op_cert: \x847b65207a0bda3a6ddbeacd44a06112fa558cb8421c1d398ece61d0aa7aeb62 op_cert_counter: 17