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 9311530 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 103597241 epoch_slot_no: 176441 block_no: 9311353 slot_leader_id: 6284437 size: 5476 time: 2023-09-19 22:45:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6163cc1e68c6d1e51a9d799a9e259ab049dbbca56f0bf03c96a5aa3c6466feaaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l9upellrprstwce0vwq98sm037nwf95zc9hep9tw0uqqq4xndpfsvp4e90 op_cert: \x93f743dfd1be08a6fcf6171f272969583dbdd3d624c306c7672eced048811c79 op_cert_counter: 9