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 9534546 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 108160827 epoch_slot_no: 420027 block_no: 9534369 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 68831 time: 2023-11-11 18:25:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b680a8a9385e4376bc885c1f5efdd396776c77f8598a4ffc63e28a910f59a52Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1947ehph84w4wqftkapu402mu9jffla3vh7mvdm55a896mkg2kwcqrqgsuq op_cert: \x2e018c8feacaa6b2a111257cc1fece754c79ebf2a6d42ae61882e3e6b41489f0 op_cert_counter: 11