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 9344288 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104268011 epoch_slot_no: 415211 block_no: 9344111 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 3534 time: 2023-09-27 17:05:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cc5a8b66ed195b5eacd06612df14e113c32cff84fb97a9b452489fdbd48928dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1375qgqjrt8x9hvk5leaeh70xj4wkrygdptn8xkh7z6na32v7aysqqvq2mq op_cert: \x49c5f2c9b0772e7d3fe09047c1acadd4c4864b673a47c558bded0aa29bf1e36e op_cert_counter: 9