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 9385914 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 105117178 epoch_slot_no: 400378 block_no: 9385737 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 4329 time: 2023-10-07 12:57:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x029de4fd6936f801e774c176c1d814bff0ec5c393ff9ec2d8c976571c67bc9b8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xde2965425cdf41f10eb99bcec9d4a2c4c36119270fbd0acc773dfa8507f8a528 op_cert_counter: 15