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 9316617 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103698642 epoch_slot_no: 277842 block_no: 9316440 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 21357 time: 2023-09-21 02:55:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9af3e324955380f0d43f48e4b857598223f7fbee184b8e8be67d5fb01b3ab74Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uepzy49n77g33avhwv9xwzyavcuysuzpq6du0vfcwm4r9g2p3t0qv8kem5 op_cert: \xb5b54994b0724ca1f3a57f4148e2e1a9e5b0369b6612bf9402475522090d95a6 op_cert_counter: 13