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 9426512 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105945761 epoch_slot_no: 364961 block_no: 9426335 slot_leader_id: 6765190 size: 13832 time: 2023-10-17 03:07:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe0cfa5fc3d81046581b169e795ec5883f97e9b58f0b7b79b18c5f5ed9d4a1f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10m0vvnv7qzrd5jlw4ds8gs27w6vygl2cwch7nqqmcpkgeqfgry2qzjpteq op_cert: \xed5023085c64f3e0ac93c0708ab92d69eaf818b43060c0a20fa51ed7f75cc752 op_cert_counter: 10