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 9427317 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 105962262 epoch_slot_no: 381462 block_no: 9427140 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 57157 time: 2023-10-17 07:42:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe92cba9ec55479e59db902f145519c2366c2fb31c60418d5e49cd7e1e2033d14Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xde2965425cdf41f10eb99bcec9d4a2c4c36119270fbd0acc773dfa8507f8a528 op_cert_counter: 15