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 9366304 Details
Epoch: 439 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 104716334 epoch_slot_no: 431534 block_no: 9366127 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 27406 time: 2023-10-02 21:37:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5da2216d4606855f445378a1eb767d4826442eeb919724df21a7a32e6075e91Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15