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 9455835 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 106546328 epoch_slot_no: 101528 block_no: 9455658 slot_leader_id: 6284437 size: 12504 time: 2023-10-24 01:56:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bf268dc5dbb07e290358a5e543ea0f6c764cb5f50facd108896eb48c6c72858Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l9upellrprstwce0vwq98sm037nwf95zc9hep9tw0uqqq4xndpfsvp4e90 op_cert: \x93f743dfd1be08a6fcf6171f272969583dbdd3d624c306c7672eced048811c79 op_cert_counter: 9