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 9360138 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 104589927 epoch_slot_no: 305127 block_no: 9359961 slot_leader_id: 9054752 size: 55769 time: 2023-10-01 10:30:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1b6c952b09b30f20bb7ecdc4d3d5203bc46f8061c5c1441aa00540dbf43573dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mcmtzcpaf8kh6x90g2ppsgg8chm2z2dfvdcwvhlaghmrz4jza77qeyrlf7 op_cert: \xb01ee0cb0494b3a74ffacbcbab00760b1a0a8f41e05240dfe75e48e98380fda9 op_cert_counter: 3