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 9349426 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104373188 epoch_slot_no: 88388 block_no: 9349249 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 32112 time: 2023-09-28 22:17:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa457c6bd20acaa539ff6380bf73bac2dce4970c5a9bcd3d2950632a2d2a3c3d6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lycttp5zrt79d2jz4nay0z2ku70rw4zpe0dlvrw3y53n63rw454s954w0d op_cert: \xa5b10d3ac3b4f5857d9327c1714f4ec710bd1ad423a55e08002e44068a9c05f6 op_cert_counter: 27