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 9458526 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 106600911 epoch_slot_no: 156111 block_no: 9458349 slot_leader_id: 6536968 size: 59370 time: 2023-10-24 17:06:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26479dbdad88a8469f3df1c5ddfb8b2114c67901983b81c836df7bca84e194e6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19xg6t6hnvvr02z5wsq5mgkcdwqyfx0wrvxqewn5swhckwdaflfxsa5tan4 op_cert: \xcd2d7afc649bfd7cbb63bebfa48a66c581cd3d9a94f24e7a6d0e0c5cbc7f0a46 op_cert_counter: 6