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 9320340 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103774683 epoch_slot_no: 353883 block_no: 9320163 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 18339 time: 2023-09-22 00:02:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5d0df18185bc46594acf03315397c9da978a7d46788af21f82b5448b6967405Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \x71e2824ab4b56aa8820f9fbb01c3840ecc804fa7a553948ad8b12f6e495a5796 op_cert_counter: 7