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 9361874 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 104626178 epoch_slot_no: 341378 block_no: 9361697 slot_leader_id: 6168741 size: 87376 time: 2023-10-01 20:34:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0557a7c50be0203101b1317c3c1100611d814b3830e084fc589dd1e69fb2387Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w0eq7ekmrvuehz6en4lhwta2clt0kc6yxg05k4fumgsxnw5ryfxsxyf35w op_cert: \xf27e839fdd0837460a6feefe275551bfb0056d7e42325f0309d69e395c78aaf3 op_cert_counter: 11