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 9552430 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 108525391 epoch_slot_no: 352591 block_no: 9552253 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 88814 time: 2023-11-15 23:41:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd2bdcc483ccf48185aefbf2e2258865a156fb46e3ff81290dccee1963263bb5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pjjlkl07xwee6psz8f4a962cdjcpkus4xsr46ayy04t6tvur697sj4jsxw op_cert: \xd3b6bb749412e7832c2cd64cc6d7fc02df9e37d4c7300a18524bb7059b6e99e3 op_cert_counter: 9