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 9456938 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106568928 epoch_slot_no: 124128 block_no: 9456761 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 28422 time: 2023-10-24 08:13:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05b352fc25ffc2ef6d71e23610a5ab82cb929321eec8e3c3f609f351c6d0267cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xde2965425cdf41f10eb99bcec9d4a2c4c36119270fbd0acc773dfa8507f8a528 op_cert_counter: 15