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 9309601 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 103557906 epoch_slot_no: 137106 block_no: 9309424 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 51209 time: 2023-09-19 11:49:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1554e521e244f8086df465a02057c980d575be7e6d9c6f73a3e0660b2f5bf3a3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11