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 9352271 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 104431942 epoch_slot_no: 147142 block_no: 9352094 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 59996 time: 2023-09-29 14:37:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ea3c0808973970b464068748726fbdb9bb2c109d6baac30ce1c1b4693af4315Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vx5502zk5kf6z4lrgrwfq29hfk2qtt8k60h3h8nwkn6mlhd8uvrsrtccz3 op_cert: \x2a1818d36f8521d964ac9612f1ce006df1579210b04c2ba3534b306cd4b2d505 op_cert_counter: 12