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 9378296 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 104961338 epoch_slot_no: 244538 block_no: 9378119 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 31772 time: 2023-10-05 17:40:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbfecd0bc5173eb7386673b40c98974cdcd7a4a3b0fb43ac0061084ff2070bfcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \xa24cc43bea00d88a1cb03c4ddcbc4973b0262bf67bfa0459a5a3d5d26785c256 op_cert_counter: 13