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 9517101 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 107804902 epoch_slot_no: 64102 block_no: 9516924 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 88281 time: 2023-11-07 15:33:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e984eff2308d8799bf1e3c037b207e8a9615dff1b8b7188c9924baf09681f3eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tx99kz3ureuvcmgsdnmhyggq588uct4vngqw7nuz7ayngvkyts5sctza7s op_cert: \x4da6c75dacee34c78098079c3d7a322c488031877eabf3f8fb07072d3f3ed4e8 op_cert_counter: 3