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 9357206 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 104530604 epoch_slot_no: 245804 block_no: 9357029 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 27246 time: 2023-09-30 18:01:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e9b19f21c16a2f7421b116845d81bf4ba9222ddccc94c186cf6de94c74c687dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xe8b5b695efd0a1744ab08f2eae67001b1f632ccd8d6e90c1845cf924a1cc0c22 op_cert_counter: 1660589476