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 9295456 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 103268161 epoch_slot_no: 279361 block_no: 9295279 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 12918 time: 2023-09-16 03:20:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a7797c84e9755685faa10fff9e6e1f2c792e2f3793e5c2232cefe658f02ffdeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pywnvvkrlfvsjau9lzhfq39lrfsehnpvmlm5gezugm5unavjzueqgr4t9h op_cert: \x65a2b5e30ccbc0cc5879173391e394bd6e923ff52c63cbd5870911cbfc2f96f0 op_cert_counter: 16