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 9304720 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 103458011 epoch_slot_no: 37211 block_no: 9304543 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 2905 time: 2023-09-18 08:05:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8be4c8568703074e0647a3f78984c7549013ee03a4c7c3a6bb574ef0250ef4eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x2351563deb6b220bd39c329d67dbe47a750bfe23a87124946e6f89ae2e03d129 op_cert_counter: 15