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 9374649 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 104888087 epoch_slot_no: 171287 block_no: 9374472 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 88221 time: 2023-10-04 21:19:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9d51a8944630689c2c9c50f9a84d453f8aa112b2593fae0c95019855204d6b5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x85301d9862faa0a766d020949520c5b0aee9fce26e44f96bec621fd738f712fe op_cert_counter: 15