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 9428188 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105980173 epoch_slot_no: 399373 block_no: 9428011 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 48026 time: 2023-10-17 12:41:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa44cf801839b6ca6c1ebb03beb65431bf42361d5c1c74039b8b4c2c79cd3ef32Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xe8b5b695efd0a1744ab08f2eae67001b1f632ccd8d6e90c1845cf924a1cc0c22 op_cert_counter: 1660589476