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 9425084 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 105915956 epoch_slot_no: 335156 block_no: 9424907 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 2407 time: 2023-10-16 18:50:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c08d6afde97564d1eda90f1b756922b8468317ebf4b94fc95f83c467689bd20Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xde2965425cdf41f10eb99bcec9d4a2c4c36119270fbd0acc773dfa8507f8a528 op_cert_counter: 15