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 9496606 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 107384507 epoch_slot_no: 75707 block_no: 9496429 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 16812 time: 2023-11-02 18:46:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd49c465274ebad53eb4a3720e7de31101827a6bd82c99a587ef39fd7a8ea42edBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tyn3yxr59rqghey6yr8psxxgnkh9j8um8hngzax2xkxgzyyh5nus6f96u5 op_cert: \xd3826aac1946c1b0993f7633546427df34d97188588c13f8d3e874864d60a25e op_cert_counter: 16