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 9387664 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 105152802 epoch_slot_no: 4002 block_no: 9387487 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 2630 time: 2023-10-07 22:51:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ea8856b4b9a5493184b76d27717d6dac499a89ab5d16435a1b8831b5ee011deBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xde2965425cdf41f10eb99bcec9d4a2c4c36119270fbd0acc773dfa8507f8a528 op_cert_counter: 15