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 9345070 Details
Epoch: 438 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 104283590 epoch_slot_no: 430790 block_no: 9344893 slot_leader_id: 5938797 size: 78036 time: 2023-09-27 21:24:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f4d700bd0ea86b3243db117542a1dc032b5b16162d459a269ac40ed7d6b0831Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1eryldnc6wm7j7na4y5g2mx250vlpnw2ehdlv0ezy837lqgdnejeq9zpp7t op_cert: \x17ada2869c0951f9217b1b6a6e3a9ebe4b058cfb4ba62f43125b25018f35b2df op_cert_counter: 9