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 9375820 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 104911248 epoch_slot_no: 194448 block_no: 9375643 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 19139 time: 2023-10-05 03:45:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ecf4eab229963194fc0578b23f6c7337dcbd42580181bba2201a95779115802Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vnzx4gph3j9ups7v2udcf3z96y9x85z53dnqc5umlshwlgum4j9sucfdpe op_cert: \x885b26a4ea6afc36fa6a8d754037b865a5961c7c30480ddc9cdf82050ba3ce32 op_cert_counter: 14