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 9334244 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 104060099 epoch_slot_no: 207299 block_no: 9334067 slot_leader_id: 4567030 size: 22380 time: 2023-09-25 07:19:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad9f1be83c95bed58b333c6d7fa85b12ead575894dd57afd861f77158458a506Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sc6j3myw533tdxs4dgdxs2rmuyhah3cm6hgfr9mcfj75vnj7dy9s704cl0 op_cert: \x09be678ba82578522b035b8f606ee50924ed83f08c21641f3ce56ba838831a73 op_cert_counter: 20