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 9332794 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 104029153 epoch_slot_no: 176353 block_no: 9332617 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 37021 time: 2023-09-24 22:44:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabe4c4830ecc56395b304f2f67437ad5526fcb43e4da562fc5cbe7bce31b0046Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19wjy5a6y8haz078qvnkgc366pmqnmvpva5a3mh0dxk0e97md667qyhecz2 op_cert: \xdce5087b7bfaa3fa37fd99632df236129e8bfc0ed48a7f9de702b74a60de8794 op_cert_counter: 1659973409