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 9294985 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103258878 epoch_slot_no: 270078 block_no: 9294808 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 33317 time: 2023-09-16 00:46:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x500c418285216f23a925438a7da7ccd0db878055721fbc1bb6d19180a9030950Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ytunls0jtlwj52v26a2m79av25tjdhv3uc4lgllsxqwd7ynqjeyqez82j2 op_cert: \xa03ce9745998f5140103d3058aee83d4cbc3dcb5ad33c1e4c809a63910ce2fb2 op_cert_counter: 32