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 9558186 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108646148 epoch_slot_no: 41348 block_no: 9558009 slot_leader_id: 6404142 size: 28844 time: 2023-11-17 09:13:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2413feedb3b6665135b0e35f1f72e3f250a130438cf17a293771b07703663e59Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pk6wrcf399dp0gczc6vwkvhwxg3ksdyzns4d48j98hvjcezvxk5qv4l0yw op_cert: \xad5f7e1d87330ac1ed7163141d17ecd1f828fbb9e72e88b28d6760f131415a1f op_cert_counter: 10