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 9517698 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 107816547 epoch_slot_no: 75747 block_no: 9517521 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 46065 time: 2023-11-07 18:47:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0616e9ae234e321c6787600f58afd71f27c6ac0f8280c8d3ca647e28d8c0e465Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x60f699845d849578033b4de5e84034cec2409f50eb9ddcbcef514a696ff202e7 op_cert_counter: 11