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 9475975 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 106958516 epoch_slot_no: 81716 block_no: 9475798 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 43244 time: 2023-10-28 20:26:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ff6520bb9588cb4608d85e0d0a84379ff2e639b0acc6dec6035e96164b232c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xde2965425cdf41f10eb99bcec9d4a2c4c36119270fbd0acc773dfa8507f8a528 op_cert_counter: 15