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 9422042 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 105855965 epoch_slot_no: 275165 block_no: 9421865 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 18233 time: 2023-10-16 02:10:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa29ae0c78b4929affc5933bafc0c4591745289e5a2008a8f1d4fa3aee7abd4eeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xzehcwa0uaeks58tdjw925x5wk5w76hf6nj659whyhh8j07302eqarh9g3 op_cert: \x5f51b8fb034e52cf8493f110bebc60d5ba91fbe0fb33cd7082ce82be99a07931 op_cert_counter: 14