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 9355251 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 104491856 epoch_slot_no: 207056 block_no: 9355074 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 44636 time: 2023-09-30 07:15:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f7258c9cb691103be2fb8c646f0f49eb1fe959554ca220d333cd8d71b2e109bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xe8b5b695efd0a1744ab08f2eae67001b1f632ccd8d6e90c1845cf924a1cc0c22 op_cert_counter: 1660589476