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 9498285 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 107418748 epoch_slot_no: 109948 block_no: 9498108 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 4794 time: 2023-11-03 04:17:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4a541570238e187273ec09d5035832d965e6bc4d16cf012db3d736498cc08d2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15