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 9386955 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 105138065 epoch_slot_no: 421265 block_no: 9386778 slot_leader_id: 5354997 size: 13508 time: 2023-10-07 18:45:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x875de4a5a9ca4a70547afb09fd640964818ccbe23c6b262d63db6c9080fb9d39Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dktqx6xwwhs7a5w025q637d847tymmkzsyq05l3gzykeq0rdg9jq4y0adw op_cert: \xde82ddbbb643c172b9741d0bea089d833422a7ee759bf4767ddd3c27a8ad5626 op_cert_counter: 14