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 9458730 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 106605209 epoch_slot_no: 160409 block_no: 9458553 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 14850 time: 2023-10-24 18:18:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf5a31225c990143699003d97fa97e853cb27f9e002d67262fcdbc37dd551f04Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1esne3tupj5xu7c74c2m750xy80yuh5qcfwkg4w9rzvv447z97j4q3t5vaa op_cert: \x6afb71fd2929b6e8fa8162e50bba118e34164c2aad0e09dc1e6c2232a03cab87 op_cert_counter: 13