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 9460676 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 106643502 epoch_slot_no: 198702 block_no: 9460499 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 43976 time: 2023-10-25 04:56:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd204465a462a3cc447a452230dbf08d0e42f4277460b9554af261f08a6ad776aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e6htw3vtc0mk0kcynlv783jahpwjgvvhl7hgwy3nje79n0k5sqzscy5045 op_cert: \x90af90ee3a14397eaa5bb37ffa4af43cda71602997e75487d60349ffe6921609 op_cert_counter: 18