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 9480013 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 107042571 epoch_slot_no: 165771 block_no: 9479836 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 86802 time: 2023-10-29 19:47:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb341962fbda9dbc020620e56d32d53a3d7c64907d765c2922b2bed1ce92c9c3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10ar6vfknjnhrgqw8z8hcsp2k7x7urddw3xyykrgx7kuznyh7vprs9rpqqa op_cert: \x25944aa188af45346663c71ce53749f69c0025840d52e80ac4941742fb497337 op_cert_counter: 8