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 9352859 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 104443323 epoch_slot_no: 158523 block_no: 9352682 slot_leader_id: 6360851 size: 11437 time: 2023-09-29 17:46:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe65da046195a5a423799767a17bae8d5665a32fb1516e51e875122b264946162Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15hnuprkr23edvwepmfuarcndxtp50sekyyx6ns9gcgsx8z6ptwps0ergcp op_cert: \xcf393432ada780acad32cc8b8b036486627df1d8195387f902970b74b3e2f432 op_cert_counter: 10