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 9543662 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 108348656 epoch_slot_no: 175856 block_no: 9543485 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 3868 time: 2023-11-13 22:35:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccbf76c2466d01f8206105c9bfeff1870952a245e2e59ea49330bd06a5d55f80Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fjqeacnfktyjtvwq3pq6469zjv8mp7ahaq3l5n6l3y9aqvmh24kqjqkj86 op_cert: \x983b07836e7be60f757aa2c0e583f4cac6d301cdd5e3ca47d57f7b8db582ffb2 op_cert_counter: 17