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 9347845 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 104340296 epoch_slot_no: 55496 block_no: 9347668 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 40628 time: 2023-09-28 13:09:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e99782ebfa8e5d561f3c719b456bc8c6e0a40f95d7564eddd30c4893ab72d95Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x3785f31904d4a7e093a8b22427c0218fe4dfeb81216d0180a8819c1cf7c86d20 op_cert_counter: 15