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 9540596 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108285948 epoch_slot_no: 113148 block_no: 9540419 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 18183 time: 2023-11-13 05:10:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e81df24fc3ebcc7cd31e0964a736270a37a400ef6b0c53c7731f06f185f6179Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x7725cc659fbd42f1198100ed2b1733dd38bf50865f9b092f8b2f9ab0c7170289 op_cert_counter: 1660589477