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 9423003 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 105875143 epoch_slot_no: 294343 block_no: 9422826 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 83354 time: 2023-10-16 07:30:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf71e63d83cfb9a82f8d3b4e586edb4cc8e59f87bc495bf4e4558e5990de10c9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xe8b5b695efd0a1744ab08f2eae67001b1f632ccd8d6e90c1845cf924a1cc0c22 op_cert_counter: 1660589476