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 9456133 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106552388 epoch_slot_no: 107588 block_no: 9455956 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 57148 time: 2023-10-24 03:37:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacf9bb20d4fa0a8a986ef00682fecaf1192a991ae66a6676257b6726bfe9adeaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x60f699845d849578033b4de5e84034cec2409f50eb9ddcbcef514a696ff202e7 op_cert_counter: 11