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 9401194 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105428917 epoch_slot_no: 280117 block_no: 9401017 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 36795 time: 2023-10-11 03:33:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c9f29d00266698ecd0bec3e47909418194aba235641cb9e5fce79a9e5a103eaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s3hssxtpjdjc9amqn9wqn6dfyzujsv8jrk6pkl4esfpp99v48ujsflsn70 op_cert: \x13af958a8d6c269c1e3f7a6c239eb3951b81ef21dacf013dfa65bc5063f915cc op_cert_counter: 16