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 9480484 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107052590 epoch_slot_no: 175790 block_no: 9480307 slot_leader_id: 4615802 size: 61034 time: 2023-10-29 22:34:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fae1e7648b9ad1e2ff0f7f7d87f7ac6392db744dd44d3f98090515eb7d12775Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1a9jhtx2uk53wg4nunygfvj5262gcg54melfwc9w5npqgy48mexxq783pfx op_cert: \x0104a0cf38dc93d528757391876c2358fcaaeca3eec9a4ddd7b3f526d93368b0 op_cert_counter: 14