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 9424114 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 105897295 epoch_slot_no: 316495 block_no: 9423937 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 14664 time: 2023-10-16 13:39:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d0795e2f330f849154a9e5a02be7a6eb31c7d58bc153bd7feb7409694147c3bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xe8b5b695efd0a1744ab08f2eae67001b1f632ccd8d6e90c1845cf924a1cc0c22 op_cert_counter: 1660589476