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 9512298 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 107707298 epoch_slot_no: 398498 block_no: 9512121 slot_leader_id: 9303214 size: 11611 time: 2023-11-06 12:26:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x006d4ca072367330e0529f1de8a1fa824f15d7ba026b8300480d3690141bea95Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lerhzrtn5yl9t6dkl9ad3l4ch8lm8x424q0qqrdy93fycneczcds0k6qw4 op_cert: \x9870d8965628fb16fa182fff4d9622c012e00dc43ac7e2ef0f5fd1f9b1d33808 op_cert_counter: 1