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 9332960 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 104032583 epoch_slot_no: 179783 block_no: 9332783 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 20432 time: 2023-09-24 23:41:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x391fb0479a4297d7cf5dc52fa400d46af19896670b522d67ee34cd1c55138d36Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1375qgqjrt8x9hvk5leaeh70xj4wkrygdptn8xkh7z6na32v7aysqqvq2mq op_cert: \x49c5f2c9b0772e7d3fe09047c1acadd4c4864b673a47c558bded0aa29bf1e36e op_cert_counter: 9