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 9402313 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 105451199 epoch_slot_no: 302399 block_no: 9402136 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 8511 time: 2023-10-11 09:44:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45c0bdc8d7c7d5b30bc98df8e73ac3373bb0d392e52874655aaf476d792175d5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x4e45b5392b402e0ad7bd96eb3d63e3f20126a5213fe8c0bc12724efb9d3f1173 op_cert_counter: 15