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 9560323 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108690658 epoch_slot_no: 85858 block_no: 9560146 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 46202 time: 2023-11-17 21:35:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c4649d3e059484e65082e54ce45c548eb5395e8c9021a42f527d65e1ce4b1f8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qtfnpacu3kmr92tyfztcswj44ee0pav0h47kmw7ylqh65r3lf5js7ut334 op_cert: \xd37ccb735608a9283946b347728cbbf521f9ec2bd4c16c2e412de3d006c844e0 op_cert_counter: 18