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 9332015 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104013666 epoch_slot_no: 160866 block_no: 9331838 slot_leader_id: 4650952 size: 37448 time: 2023-09-24 18:25:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x584982288e771094eda3419286f8f84136d76bdb7dd5ee6f4fe90f26a19d3c62Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yqnj35lyl6xup3wv77rlnc3xun8rkltdmdknxlsd3xl9yf3mxcvq43g7nh op_cert: \xa77d92e2d40fb7ca6753218a2c8ad8150112becd8c5a53f5770e00c753446680 op_cert_counter: 19