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 9416049 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 105732465 epoch_slot_no: 151665 block_no: 9415872 slot_leader_id: 5331941 size: 87697 time: 2023-10-14 15:52:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x094065dd1a27dcb90c217d0e100789341b27bcc4aa0b5829c8068b1d18c9dfdcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18sdd2amuyavex0rfawcvpjw2azcge6x6fnsj5cya4k7dv4vyjnqq7ym023 op_cert: \x06db5d6e9dff063459fdc753550803d78a4cf54b9f3bebfc8c3b7659350b3af1 op_cert_counter: 15