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 9347832 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 104340127 epoch_slot_no: 55327 block_no: 9347655 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 48036 time: 2023-09-28 13:06:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78df15d19ad532b129d8e5cb43064ebe00396f0de1e030deeee98ebf3004f6c9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1840xf6mun93gy0zekwmqdeymcu7zgksrd4m3mj6z3x9hwmeerw3snhda68 op_cert: \xc7454c3a2c828457d3e393a315a6216d6d3f5c7ae3b457e5a662438ee6713451 op_cert_counter: 11