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 9427837 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105972851 epoch_slot_no: 392051 block_no: 9427660 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 39725 time: 2023-10-17 10:39:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25d8bc2cbe9b4f2b7a845a243529bb8bb04d3e8a1a907e88762ae0e0953d6b21Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hurwaadlhm7jaaerv8z3pj6d30x4w0pasrvh83nz2rflja8w5ftqnuycng op_cert: \x1b7cf94e763969967585e800f81a57b07d43143b89d77e14837a6c2b83ce8cc0 op_cert_counter: 12