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 9312983 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 103625817 epoch_slot_no: 205017 block_no: 9312806 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 9565 time: 2023-09-20 06:41:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c4e2e970f0012c9a036fe5c3a492362d5b0acfdc9d230cd14e29b7e1b4eb01Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x2e18d561c67e73b4ef92610201cfdd04bbd9a40ba818803fe52101e25ca8aded op_cert_counter: 18