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 9433889 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 106100947 epoch_slot_no: 88147 block_no: 9433712 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 10045 time: 2023-10-18 22:13:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cb571f24d97d1d1c28ffdb1d7a4468f82a31ef2ff95a30a3da1005c76ed4c93Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xde2965425cdf41f10eb99bcec9d4a2c4c36119270fbd0acc773dfa8507f8a528 op_cert_counter: 15