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 9366626 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 104723048 epoch_slot_no: 6248 block_no: 9366449 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 4623 time: 2023-10-02 23:28:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4409d01a7cc5f2f113782a09bd66deb8b45591d22359ae44bb10b075178a4adcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x7defe26836c6c917163236d6ed31ea704c9eeee81b233267889c8a5b9d8115fe op_cert_counter: 1659973382