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 9428257 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105981920 epoch_slot_no: 401120 block_no: 9428080 slot_leader_id: 4750395 size: 16071 time: 2023-10-17 13:10:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ddc3a496c5318246194336a2d7408e52aa4f307e2eb3b96f58e8c2b962b99b2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qrmku2vdjfs2l8aypgvww8nspcve8yjxrx4fsj7xyzww2kna3nvszdrcxk op_cert: \x4d1987fba0888ce4ea5da676ce136280664bd346b7142e813d637203e2e9c1a1 op_cert_counter: 15