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 9415873 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105728717 epoch_slot_no: 147917 block_no: 9415696 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 87701 time: 2023-10-14 14:50:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a2c546d837b6b7ce5c2bfd4c4b8d636687858a92ad807714a6ffd8d4fe9e457Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk142y6ecmguf962h8zml32wedcxh95e2c7wp3jfhnmjmrun8sy3m6q27rlqf op_cert: \x7cc3e1fb0211ccd214cb9c7653be1eb4f290d19e10164480ff665e28302a96e6 op_cert_counter: 11