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 9387111 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 105141450 epoch_slot_no: 424650 block_no: 9386934 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 27040 time: 2023-10-07 19:42:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b0f23672f06d5d541416d328b5f46574ea722ad507e42cfb962ddf64d6d3af1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x95d254a4421ec5c6c1501d1dc2be03f0c9d45597d04023abd4eefd1002ed10ca op_cert_counter: 15