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 9336719 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 104110592 epoch_slot_no: 257792 block_no: 9336542 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 75808 time: 2023-09-25 21:21:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a6f299ee1a6207fdf59acdf3a19801eec59a6f675740d86d88e52cec3718720Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \xa24cc43bea00d88a1cb03c4ddcbc4973b0262bf67bfa0459a5a3d5d26785c256 op_cert_counter: 13