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 9504807 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 107552013 epoch_slot_no: 243213 block_no: 9504630 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 1601 time: 2023-11-04 17:18:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e0f7bc5804a178d6b73abf786b91bd067b146c52d0b8468a2b70c0e9ed8d19dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15