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 9501677 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 107489032 epoch_slot_no: 180232 block_no: 9501500 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 13822 time: 2023-11-03 23:48:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e008f60a33166c07cb221c9d5e3d9a8e3a395610253425dc285db8d8bb4ccc7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n7098460nvs79vz0ve0p2y3q9pqgtphwvv2qcza7m7a6wj5eqdaq202f59 op_cert: \xfb40b7e78f860fcfc6898fe4cce682a3a37f7d92fd4d0b20e6a9eab28f1a5cfd op_cert_counter: 12