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 9497334 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 107399446 epoch_slot_no: 90646 block_no: 9497157 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 23272 time: 2023-11-02 22:55:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4865e2b222e3f9ca220744cb01f6d6587310f175ada1e62ce0f266f9df7b1367Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fjqeacnfktyjtvwq3pq6469zjv8mp7ahaq3l5n6l3y9aqvmh24kqjqkj86 op_cert: \x983b07836e7be60f757aa2c0e583f4cac6d301cdd5e3ca47d57f7b8db582ffb2 op_cert_counter: 17