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 9313867 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 103643563 epoch_slot_no: 222763 block_no: 9313690 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 27878 time: 2023-09-20 11:37:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16bb588cc8ec41c2b2f11cd69fca61f8681f3e9e783cc79e27652e3b5fa66f82Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12sdqapzjgfg4m882lm6ylyd6judsw7cxqkckg7m4sugcsgqx9gfqst33lw op_cert: \xc81af71f22a9d2aed0dfae3a4633c98b7ddaaebfefcd44e0753b35101e1ed40d op_cert_counter: 17