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 9375565 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 104906406 epoch_slot_no: 189606 block_no: 9375388 slot_leader_id: 4627045 size: 46206 time: 2023-10-05 02:24:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6690d36efb9bfd595d73f0daebb141c9985b72eccd52810b3313b41a09384a11Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w84rp6d7ch2yd7n2qkaw2tqnr6hvaxprqg3qhjtd4s3jaffz49gshw0kgd op_cert: \x3b45c17195ce0c3ff24fa5b22d6e011b4af7da10a7c23342beb8f71a2c71d829 op_cert_counter: 13