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 9480421 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 107051291 epoch_slot_no: 174491 block_no: 9480244 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 86220 time: 2023-10-29 22:13:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfbdb26114c8f53422728e89a8d8961bb69b722877cce1248b6b07754f93b327Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1peupvfx0pwp9eetwx6a89yq26u70ywt62k37lktamn76huvrvz5qgqsxaz op_cert: \xa0edec30da33199bc209e084f90a02514843bb0d4f898bdb0a9cfbfb588a158a op_cert_counter: 11