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 9497881 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 107410383 epoch_slot_no: 101583 block_no: 9497704 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 5928 time: 2023-11-03 01:57:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2adc158cbdf0667a807ea9c1659fdc78438421d191baa4d4190f5be26457a8d1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13394aw38pqs9qudwszpkz4wq4rqglgm6hcp8kv8uswvudt4f633sjzuml4 op_cert: \x67fa5857bafc596061bfd10396f5dd7c78bb020653454d4668f5a176bdaf2b72 op_cert_counter: 19