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 9419610 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105806323 epoch_slot_no: 225523 block_no: 9419433 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 40437 time: 2023-10-15 12:23:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebf8a0f092a660e4dfc994e3b46ee565a015490d7394f32f60d327ddad0ae993Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gwdurtpzkdz3tyqcnhj4pedz6e7mtdqa4ta7t6808alqy5h0qa8qcsa246 op_cert: \xf20eb68397cc5f1a4bd7b4fb110081efdcf4aaa5ff9495ebe6322ccce7d57ff7 op_cert_counter: 16