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 9467896 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 106791213 epoch_slot_no: 346413 block_no: 9467719 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 34164 time: 2023-10-26 21:58:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf0019c159dcf1c03360daea3f9be9e3e03792cce2aa4f6d83058b04f2a27421Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mug0886n49aves7npzvgs2u4ssrr4a86wjhnmvgtkgsf0jmpxgqset2pv7 op_cert: \x02ad919c4cbda88483518a5ac1ee59b4f8a8b2abc3a78ff9de690b518d06b950 op_cert_counter: 14