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 9497326 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 107399310 epoch_slot_no: 90510 block_no: 9497149 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 44907 time: 2023-11-02 22:53:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdffd73fc53c103c8238f294a9e5fcaf4720b6796eedcab2126ce59a65e67cba4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t675th7lfmnks2w3jhkzgaceqnhrj3ec0ulx2qzaav4he64nj0qqncsczk op_cert: \x080b8ff92fb867c396adcd325893d3a2937340b3a72e928da4307fd4a4f27a94 op_cert_counter: 20