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 9479024 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 107022576 epoch_slot_no: 145776 block_no: 9478847 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 19139 time: 2023-10-29 14:14:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7993dca7e3c5bf5ad0aa97c21bfea1378b7524b938302cc09d44b450d5841123Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tx99kz3ureuvcmgsdnmhyggq588uct4vngqw7nuz7ayngvkyts5sctza7s op_cert: \x4da6c75dacee34c78098079c3d7a322c488031877eabf3f8fb07072d3f3ed4e8 op_cert_counter: 3