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 9371428 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 104821613 epoch_slot_no: 104813 block_no: 9371251 slot_leader_id: 4794341 size: 68541 time: 2023-10-04 02:51:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa638068ce4c565c91318b64660749431af15aa4298b9388ff0f3594f6128bac7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hnkdcm6y67amyfnhu4gv2n77496wxmnznke6fqdan53j20mc6jjq7q98e6 op_cert: \xa74641308a28f9356b52715310cce551489b63a7cbe185f0140978d99e628fb0 op_cert_counter: 24