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 9451142 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 106449921 epoch_slot_no: 5121 block_no: 9450965 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 87890 time: 2023-10-22 23:10:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd958ffea25d607ab65f54e47fed2ae85f468bf94f030c9b85ebedd4a8b86aaaaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vsegtv5srkjpt3jcqdgukhnyjac84uzud5t86t6rdpjvjs5jsl3st9dwxk op_cert: \xbbdaf4d0a5b135d3322e1f036eda0646489638b136e93fd27f5dff8a0f004b96 op_cert_counter: 16