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 9376825 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104930537 epoch_slot_no: 213737 block_no: 9376648 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 11663 time: 2023-10-05 09:07:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3086336a954d8f730083e58c61ab57c4df86a4a0c4a5b6141c3b968e873b8df7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x95d254a4421ec5c6c1501d1dc2be03f0c9d45597d04023abd4eefd1002ed10ca op_cert_counter: 15