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 9482876 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 107102454 epoch_slot_no: 225654 block_no: 9482699 slot_leader_id: 6003721 size: 2371 time: 2023-10-30 12:25:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f85fbe2c8b20e896436949d05e4a5a9eeb6a89c57ca36d754609e075a61609Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lukd9ealans8k6jev5eja6cmsr2v7wqce3p3c94f594tth8wn96sh9huwr op_cert: \xbdfa41d1e98242a1b2aca0f2a638775bee218efff44f3d818d2f3c08f2259efe op_cert_counter: 11