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 9496671 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 107385590 epoch_slot_no: 76790 block_no: 9496494 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 44925 time: 2023-11-02 19:04:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3fefe6dd488e0b3a9e1b9d4815891a9ab85aaed2b84f4f9428e6e1bba2b8457Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vsgnrk39vxa38ev3r0cysvuutvwtulw5yqxhavgfh7kgnp2utsgqj4nzyx op_cert: \xd07fa08646054c5e5501edec4df0f1cba2c7ec194840c123d52e7fd2b94f79d5 op_cert_counter: 8