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 9512587 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 107713446 epoch_slot_no: 404646 block_no: 9512410 slot_leader_id: 4623044 size: 79582 time: 2023-11-06 14:08:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde964dccaeafbae44d0314f80fa3313bd8bcaa34337068056b6c5dc4339a4a23Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zpefadlau0qqwyx84x622wmrfsf9gc08vsy88p0s2l8gemd93xpqth6mq0 op_cert: \xe7b8c92437edd667763c21f91d318ed36a6372d4d7e44755b7e3e4382d7a1b24 op_cert_counter: 28