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 9312344 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 103613273 epoch_slot_no: 192473 block_no: 9312167 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 13728 time: 2023-09-20 03:12:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a631643deb7fd3049e201b8af6ec1df1674ec15c2635baa523c71428803b161Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17vu8ynzjge0r8y65axtwegj5fx8sxc7ncg40a78pts4fwjretpmqpaakxe op_cert: \xabc70e36c08fa3555e1d3960a7dab53e904e43bd1a0b5b359398f8106f6dc45e op_cert_counter: 14