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 9556004 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 108599582 epoch_slot_no: 426782 block_no: 9555827 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 3295 time: 2023-11-16 20:17:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb06fc609add7c7e41c3d6e7479c8fbc378fba765a71fb7537c238fdbae4e081Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1juhxtwchflk9wpr2rpqkgzc87chxp2lm5megksvs39ahne96qvjs2x0krq op_cert: \xe9ce1bf29b4bd4b8d18e025c018a069c0f1aa3992e065166868f19687c610fa4 op_cert_counter: 13