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 9429397 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106006232 epoch_slot_no: 425432 block_no: 9429220 slot_leader_id: 6344606 size: 14324 time: 2023-10-17 19:55:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x153c188081220f4285e4e198a451da84c97630475b6693942eb2eb9dab882d69Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1403f80fgkuey8cgq5jmn9y7j7yqtnsh6aal8lkc2na9q8paqan7s9p6ymx op_cert: \x45127e1115fe64c6b34b23e9b739e73f7fb60b0c607ade231573ad24a2fc6402 op_cert_counter: 13