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 9388508 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105170067 epoch_slot_no: 21267 block_no: 9388331 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 30869 time: 2023-10-08 03:39:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed85c0ca5a269d4a408e4acd3cc872b2df8bd0238ff817a2a347256b1dee87cdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xe8b5b695efd0a1744ab08f2eae67001b1f632ccd8d6e90c1845cf924a1cc0c22 op_cert_counter: 1660589476