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 9374251 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 104878918 epoch_slot_no: 162118 block_no: 9374074 slot_leader_id: 4558711 size: 77059 time: 2023-10-04 18:46:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x337dd997e737cf76c633387901b96feb6759d9aa904fc3a596e9bb7c825fb7c9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xnpprrn77xe9as4a7cv5dehdr5ju6h06w87nn4rnfr2kr2dw3jyqpcy2r6 op_cert: \x85d6c1ff9e35c9f93f79514984dc61edb667ef1236ef6c212bd7e6d464c95f18 op_cert_counter: 14