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 9301421 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103391329 epoch_slot_no: 402529 block_no: 9301244 slot_leader_id: 6006144 size: 33046 time: 2023-09-17 13:33:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x111bb9cd0a2e7b5187536f95901d554b7fc87f12caf3d8b770f7afeb4a7c0f46Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1et4um22fvc80qnlz6era84nahh3f83pfrcz30uadh0ypvw3uzqgqydeu88 op_cert: \x3044e301b414a1c31f786ea103a9a16c8c3f62d0fc5b1b1bf1df9d33ca1d7ff9 op_cert_counter: 11