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 9315098 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 103668478 epoch_slot_no: 247678 block_no: 9314921 slot_leader_id: 9160500 size: 18545 time: 2023-09-20 18:32:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6963d4560467426d755392c55a67d840f68960c55cf7a891520689979579f356Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vteaam24e5p5j347efrswv6wy6vycvavvh8cfd0ftryg2u7hs3vqu4ats4 op_cert: \xfcc28dd958892c4987cd485013090366d392fd23b3cca304a310ee23e9bce7e8 op_cert_counter: 1