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 9347597 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 104335310 epoch_slot_no: 50510 block_no: 9347420 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 9360 time: 2023-09-28 11:46:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd97096d4c1d406ee60f53711b2525c7a604398b1d9e3cb55fb6e89c79955b426Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lhpjghvpvyrrepu2um08lpgs8z7dp9wuyx4n7mtqkvm86zrxqg9staf8tc op_cert: \xdcb034a1af22c37b227002f5bd1c3c0961569a91d4a7e3a445c8fff13c30d93d op_cert_counter: 13