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 9466686 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106766825 epoch_slot_no: 322025 block_no: 9466509 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 45157 time: 2023-10-26 15:11:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a737c4e3e03ddf3af6c8fea566f55f1e24fe9d477b3f6665ef1a262df076dbaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x26vzuykasg47gq3mqjq3z2gjvd4e38usx4n6lenuseqn6nuw47ssge7w3 op_cert: \xa1a27cd7c6152b31d2dd3d8a79cec6e19be1a01647321855297b540727c46c19 op_cert_counter: 8