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 9458316 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 106596226 epoch_slot_no: 151426 block_no: 9458139 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 11745 time: 2023-10-24 15:48:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa18e6957bdaaef3cb80f0a7f9453d30745de6009695555e8b71f3f4055fea488Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x4nxqe8s3rwh6u5fx9hss2865v28n54y6neluqxa8z9cqdtmk6qs45p53h op_cert: \xaa47f8f115aa5cb211d4adbc17f7c2d37356eaa19843c8f6e8a8d87f48d8886d op_cert_counter: 8