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 9512892 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 107719777 epoch_slot_no: 410977 block_no: 9512715 slot_leader_id: 4555974 size: 85277 time: 2023-11-06 15:54:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a08d8e7b5d124e1e78d301dd2d50fe2e1640d69b16f9448acfd55b5a6bc10fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h6dppjvlwnetf76p4n09x5rc5cfh4atyyrxfhdy0azz4rcv4p2xqfuugd3 op_cert: \x702e3474f294b72046581d95396661d8c342189d3b31b13fb5828a5cf8b237de op_cert_counter: 16