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 9502378 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 107503542 epoch_slot_no: 194742 block_no: 9502201 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 2811 time: 2023-11-04 03:50:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcefd9efb0229f4a3041e6a4045395e173cc1f35981547fc3c34a7403f9a2a4cbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ln9sqsqw9kgqc80882r595xvu4mnlluqv50l6rpg8q5lfp3all9s9c36jq op_cert: \x6b637a954456f9b5c8a609bca15cd16819be794b5e2b412f9b64f2d07fefe87b op_cert_counter: 8