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 9462584 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 106682846 epoch_slot_no: 238046 block_no: 9462407 slot_leader_id: 7442357 size: 68918 time: 2023-10-25 15:52:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe31272ae996c1e35543417b28135e0620dcca59e50f41c4e78e232f04d1ed7d2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1atwqf76n28ehg6d0uvzdpgu2nu6ezmceup0uk4c385ayarf98d3s9jsjes op_cert: \x94497806ee3891b802a1d6f4d99b42362f11baa0278d756eebf3c85bc70a8011 op_cert_counter: 5