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 9480426 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 107051511 epoch_slot_no: 174711 block_no: 9480249 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 61822 time: 2023-10-29 22:16:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aa7b543af89a4cb497c0ad74b3642bc7fbfa05cd0c215e227281f9e91632478Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4ml366004vvzm25cutqk0x2jpftcxtf29kdmazvgzueal5wztyslf05tq op_cert: \xfe2285d9829f76bfaad43450c1042607c1e6e93a9bf0ca3d1909e643b1e06014 op_cert_counter: 15