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 9319690 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103761006 epoch_slot_no: 340206 block_no: 9319513 slot_leader_id: 5494890 size: 18522 time: 2023-09-21 20:14:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdac3afd622984df686969eb9f1f1d1ea69dad56bc61b7a6dd58757f558f1afaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lajns03s6m2k5e656hvssc9cku9cl7cchx7zd68p93rd8tjgmjhs8k07eu op_cert: \xcd470d9a2229f64121305a7a459088f4be605b577434b61cd99f0f00f2e8d23a op_cert_counter: 10