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 9320919 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 103786065 epoch_slot_no: 365265 block_no: 9320742 slot_leader_id: 7195216 size: 84538 time: 2023-09-22 03:12:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb91384633a0e4dbd3e1cb2ff4af1f9f601d7e5b1a3fb640f4a0578095a8f1b3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ksvt6yywk5j2wkq3rmkxghgru7svaetmjnf8kx4636x7pwcdmgrsy8peyv op_cert: \x1d7c8f1b01b003fa07c7543c75a577ed8f317792d1f1f7941212fcc7836e9efb op_cert_counter: 8