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 9404092 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105486867 epoch_slot_no: 338067 block_no: 9403915 slot_leader_id: 6795584 size: 19735 time: 2023-10-11 19:39:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86545b1f712c0093ebdbc8df0ee85c495b5c5dff4f5e267d01e2061d2b220069Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e8yu3jk8duxdmayefg42njrg5xg5ecqxnrm940vlkhcnwvyut6yqrzqfnk op_cert: \x58966a9fc0e1d4f054ce5ac3b6e342c8ee1459802610964b3a9aacd4c3a5f5dc op_cert_counter: 11