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 9344602 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 104274499 epoch_slot_no: 421699 block_no: 9344425 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 39611 time: 2023-09-27 18:53:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc4806db623665d9dc8a83a0e237f894306424cd940696036f5ce62b8020c6dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x3785f31904d4a7e093a8b22427c0218fe4dfeb81216d0180a8819c1cf7c86d20 op_cert_counter: 15