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 9378221 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 104959602 epoch_slot_no: 242802 block_no: 9378044 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 14217 time: 2023-10-05 17:11:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x989efde09fec3f070f7800d9b7fcfdaf8649616bfe8d3df51ee93f1f3483d00cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x2fcd755dc98f8b427c33236b119e11ca8663b6eb306c3248e2839949eda5fc58 op_cert_counter: 14