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 9409529 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 105597078 epoch_slot_no: 16278 block_no: 9409352 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 34764 time: 2023-10-13 02:16:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9febd0799c580199a85b0ec9e6e7e4f5196803ec6b4c209554468303b188c1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15