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 9538648 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108246360 epoch_slot_no: 73560 block_no: 9538471 slot_leader_id: 9242090 size: 21475 time: 2023-11-12 18:10:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe06bb46b6845f6250c4c9ea6ea67e6fae03550d4f4a3d8e674b57fa7989b6c26Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jltr2wesx8t3h7lw87vckj64m7v98nh2k4ujprs5ydum6550duzsz5ls42 op_cert: \x4a3d7ca1c925191656e95283927e3c36962a61a136252c8efbb91acf21907ba2 op_cert_counter: 1