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 9504277 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 107541228 epoch_slot_no: 232428 block_no: 9504100 slot_leader_id: 4898788 size: 16572 time: 2023-11-04 14:18:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc18c3b98c8d14fda165d7d5d3385ad0a459de7eb2cfb514ee4f2abb82bacfedBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15zvgmteq0qgwmelmhvjlwh483smhf2j06dscurg0gwp70t98fwcsc5v5k3 op_cert: \x0624d399bfc7fa7e5749e04c81b56b6322ed27e30498c65de2df632b999912e5 op_cert_counter: 19