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 9368031 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104751974 epoch_slot_no: 35174 block_no: 9367854 slot_leader_id: 8526618 size: 16822 time: 2023-10-03 07:31:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b60cad4d5c5f108d977eda4d47ac97c2582adebd7bff76682d8046495a858b4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xkknefdcqjrgxjpltns9372x3wafyu4dqc6nkz50f7hyxe4ny9hsfhptzl op_cert: \x669c73f3ea8790d92ebae7bd946ffc8e4a1b25b8236810f5ce8706a3db20fe06 op_cert_counter: 3