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 9428599 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105989489 epoch_slot_no: 408689 block_no: 9428422 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 87428 time: 2023-10-17 15:16:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfea6d71a6e40d70bb080eb7d74836fe7b94f0405d39a133117f197437d68f8aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x7defe26836c6c917163236d6ed31ea704c9eeee81b233267889c8a5b9d8115fe op_cert_counter: 1659973382