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 9479220 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 107026181 epoch_slot_no: 149381 block_no: 9479043 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 22451 time: 2023-10-29 15:14:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2032db16502cdb1e8817255c144125ff7cc4b67b429e0e27d72defa61050237fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x2fcd755dc98f8b427c33236b119e11ca8663b6eb306c3248e2839949eda5fc58 op_cert_counter: 14