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 9304083 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103445438 epoch_slot_no: 24638 block_no: 9303906 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 22359 time: 2023-09-18 04:35:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c372f82449e6a59b0c42c481c063a9700ed1778b8bb452cc7a8ee38c9fb493fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lhpjghvpvyrrepu2um08lpgs8z7dp9wuyx4n7mtqkvm86zrxqg9staf8tc op_cert: \xdcb034a1af22c37b227002f5bd1c3c0961569a91d4a7e3a445c8fff13c30d93d op_cert_counter: 13