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 9386365 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105125715 epoch_slot_no: 408915 block_no: 9386188 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 55163 time: 2023-10-07 15:20:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74dca97e8eac9c3f94dc65e8d46b8b4b4e7f13e94425d0d2075d643e5da66df9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1peupvfx0pwp9eetwx6a89yq26u70ywt62k37lktamn76huvrvz5qgqsxaz op_cert: \xa0edec30da33199bc209e084f90a02514843bb0d4f898bdb0a9cfbfb588a158a op_cert_counter: 11