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 9561406 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 108712160 epoch_slot_no: 107360 block_no: 9561229 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 2552 time: 2023-11-18 03:34:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf14939389da86e5b681bd0e7bb0ed199842bfab1783ce40426e359668343e1eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \x96033660f3c3fa3297be20452dc7c9f342b4b9e87e31540ebb9d9cdd3480a76c op_cert_counter: 17