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 9456014 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 106549919 epoch_slot_no: 105119 block_no: 9455837 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 73534 time: 2023-10-24 02:56:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee3c01691fe93b8a61c1f0bf7398c16c648a442c91edd3aab8b00fe1d72257c2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cl7drnpkkvd3ucqfh2k9pkq2s4tl3r67nq47u33lge2nt8e45c2s23y3t2 op_cert: \x24e1149e9660140f5ba38902c6c2ef2f7ccd845a9293469d806403aa255e85d7 op_cert_counter: 14