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 9352236 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 104431294 epoch_slot_no: 146494 block_no: 9352059 slot_leader_id: 7552966 size: 57879 time: 2023-09-29 14:26:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3459bc89635a8ce6a685aa7a3f5ea236b72e52a89c5617d17cd34624e5d4a979Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h6z84y8fg5u9sw8klw3qssc4qhkmwnyw6xh7tw5usc76kry523pqgq683f op_cert: \xb75a6b80319c4c6ad6a461d2aa61d665342aac6108c9c414feb02195f07176ad op_cert_counter: 11