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 9488874 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 107226911 epoch_slot_no: 350111 block_no: 9488697 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 44618 time: 2023-10-31 23:00:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd150f9b270c6e623a339724c7770bbfab8a4ce635c90e77368d6ae3ac3000a7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gufqs0p9qll45lc8nzqkc7ux3h7gkhkff8n8552m7dnp89e8zfxq2pu76l op_cert: \xa8b297902e8d5b5d5004efc300ce33caf5d9d4f0baa78ce6ac3d69cadb3f50c2 op_cert_counter: 14