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 9538728 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108247850 epoch_slot_no: 75050 block_no: 9538551 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 88443 time: 2023-11-12 18:35:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa284749b14d4d68ceeaa27c13346ad96571f1805bde162b81515f19c4079fc68Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enu73aesklvfzp5clxnws5aykyt34yvdc5p9ry4rnzyxeegx7thqwrv3ax op_cert: \xb51e4a19f469c375d9b2d047e2e2f40fb05bbd27a5393a2d0bc95022252ffa03 op_cert_counter: 16