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 9497999 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 107412754 epoch_slot_no: 103954 block_no: 9497822 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 12158 time: 2023-11-03 02:37:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0de63ab7aa6fdaf86cecb33926f3bcb618bf9cc6272bc881f663e2e42621abacBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xdcaa81ab886225fb34e31e3bf24175dc1b7d008bf11ed20763ed97593eb3d93c op_cert_counter: 16