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 9524728 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 107961405 epoch_slot_no: 220605 block_no: 9524551 slot_leader_id: 4861365 size: 15516 time: 2023-11-09 11:01:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bd375d659ab8148ae2a557c75791e9c1e7649773bea8ecf0103059d2aa34b01Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xswwqk02nw7s779ks8huxaf34hhjy7vlzxhfh7y426xj0pddmhwqfrmc27 op_cert: \x0ba92d2185fb15d77e798b8ae5517d3b0152c490b3979d84f112defe36e729e9 op_cert_counter: 6