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 9420517 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105825242 epoch_slot_no: 244442 block_no: 9420340 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 86722 time: 2023-10-15 17:38:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cf3e45c3db7547b52d7bde6fa3577a3411f5a8a3aefb1084a719ee4470049e2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jpns3wsa96hw4cj6palkcftfdettv709vy9yq0ysga59t0qcjzeq93f6tv op_cert: \x8de2bac6f298ad715e8ab3be426f7fa716b60ac423f83085e707a4ec7c667ac3 op_cert_counter: 9