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 9542170 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 108319013 epoch_slot_no: 146213 block_no: 9541993 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 36095 time: 2023-11-13 14:21:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08a728e4d1b9f0b213252883970480935af331b41410bdd83a2ac8e5b84e31a4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x441e71380202611210b179ea08204a9b4e27f0bacee905ebd74afb2d133608db op_cert_counter: 1659973383