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 9404110 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105487297 epoch_slot_no: 338497 block_no: 9403933 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 60164 time: 2023-10-11 19:46:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9d7ba9979c386b01698ab3bf97a0ecb95c48a06fd4af676f8f730bfd3a5f262Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x2d590dcc65962341061c9c5988066ef320604d1ecfe311282896f110b23525e4 op_cert_counter: 11