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 9378733 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 104969812 epoch_slot_no: 253012 block_no: 9378556 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 42480 time: 2023-10-05 20:01:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2098e297064648f8c61fcbdab7c1f6a81955d42b75469f791a0a4ab35a7b5ec6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x2fcd755dc98f8b427c33236b119e11ca8663b6eb306c3248e2839949eda5fc58 op_cert_counter: 14