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 9459706 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 106624316 epoch_slot_no: 179516 block_no: 9459529 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 23062 time: 2023-10-24 23:36:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafbc2067c495e673256fb7d01cea8d38b9e3fba094c9851f8da50acc3fbf4aa7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wvlqe2qje36uz5mhk5hnzq4qwuhqs9y7dvawtueezakddmp8fl9qhadshx op_cert: \xa3f8fbe35a2a8b0b32baf4cdab3e563a1b4cd59497006c53bbf14c4e420d7dfb op_cert_counter: 16