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 9563963 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108762080 epoch_slot_no: 157280 block_no: 9563786 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 22322 time: 2023-11-18 17:26:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x209c55cb06c0e9d9c99a104bf75893b45aebf3955fb7b28187d42427908c7b65Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x441e71380202611210b179ea08204a9b4e27f0bacee905ebd74afb2d133608db op_cert_counter: 1659973383