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 9318858 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 103744337 epoch_slot_no: 323537 block_no: 9318681 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 36098 time: 2023-09-21 15:37:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e761e8055c54ca46d18899cd9ceceebf0eaf1a4ebee1f0b56a07386d54d79b2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11