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 9426636 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105948267 epoch_slot_no: 367467 block_no: 9426459 slot_leader_id: 4672334 size: 30312 time: 2023-10-17 03:49:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x381b05b4465f6c620eedf04a4e9e00cad581e00fe63909f048b79c6f3492d297Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enj3ua439h228ks3lrdh4rrdfag60m4amfh86edwz54u9vsq0rcsdgd940 op_cert: \x73f49370d6bea56fad63e2381420a8863a4ed5bcd8c2873a61768680f1af1942 op_cert_counter: 10