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 9370712 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 104807062 epoch_slot_no: 90262 block_no: 9370535 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 41602 time: 2023-10-03 22:49:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c787713f5c3a9090019d6e4495af0b9d1a8ec224984a1f512950352c2c2a9e6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xd359978e899a30a4f89182efe3c1d703198d8fff73f5ee0ab3ad631a593b1afc op_cert_counter: 15