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 9402005 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 105445135 epoch_slot_no: 296335 block_no: 9401828 slot_leader_id: 6284437 size: 20866 time: 2023-10-11 08:03:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4d3d45bdb8b5469d39af93675832d568715b97c6fc23676400d00eb24331989Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l9upellrprstwce0vwq98sm037nwf95zc9hep9tw0uqqq4xndpfsvp4e90 op_cert: \x93f743dfd1be08a6fcf6171f272969583dbdd3d624c306c7672eced048811c79 op_cert_counter: 9