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 9372518 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104843482 epoch_slot_no: 126682 block_no: 9372341 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 24630 time: 2023-10-04 08:56:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f257213d7d567633719aabeaf630facb6d9a9210846c744a95a003f18b3baf0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x2d590dcc65962341061c9c5988066ef320604d1ecfe311282896f110b23525e4 op_cert_counter: 11