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 9536137 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 108192601 epoch_slot_no: 19801 block_no: 9535960 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 48305 time: 2023-11-12 03:14:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc753001f5cdc4dac37fd850bfade3b266eeeb5e5b2ebc21e35102e6ee1fade1fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18fwzp8r325gtweujfjfak6tejjsst8yqg3txwlq39sal0adjtggsj3sqq7 op_cert: \x40d0d54cee4d02b0b5d7110d8e0cebea0e7a3a2b4375e79c05469800ef8f4074 op_cert_counter: 12