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 9361563 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104620211 epoch_slot_no: 335411 block_no: 9361386 slot_leader_id: 5746332 size: 23008 time: 2023-10-01 18:55:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68a812b94175384b22f65d4620ac16a1ee22a176c1883c1f662c9f284ca6f9b8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1skyewq6gmlapvr37e8v46xc9uf0gycun9g694kftz946stf46d8qwgyclw op_cert: \x42e076c2d5d1a684324a80a6d7fb80f84a7fc914b648ac5701dcc3030e9ac612 op_cert_counter: 11