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 9360428 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 104595898 epoch_slot_no: 311098 block_no: 9360251 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 6876 time: 2023-10-01 12:09:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x405662181df4a8ad74a9ad0e858a718cea166724c139cf5a1c3cbfb07aab939fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cwukgz49fxl6w6g9wtq4kc7eptuyxv66kgfc7heyv0c3etn579sqg9djx9 op_cert: \xc4e37f904510fb04ef50649f6103c841604a139d7617e2f13950f090e8098f68 op_cert_counter: 12