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 9450788 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 106443375 epoch_slot_no: 430575 block_no: 9450611 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 88771 time: 2023-10-22 21:21:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb62a48d5cd3025e4e8a4c9ce74345c7beb91a0d282974612aa2259859cdd0b36Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xde2965425cdf41f10eb99bcec9d4a2c4c36119270fbd0acc773dfa8507f8a528 op_cert_counter: 15