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 9377163 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 104937691 epoch_slot_no: 220891 block_no: 9376986 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 22572 time: 2023-10-05 11:06:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x909b2bc310e5a09027d140a826b527985d4b04aebedc2f9f2c35bbb52c28c352Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \x71e2824ab4b56aa8820f9fbb01c3840ecc804fa7a553948ad8b12f6e495a5796 op_cert_counter: 7