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 9564812 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 108779586 epoch_slot_no: 174786 block_no: 9564635 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 72708 time: 2023-11-18 22:17:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2558d42d5ffcd797c6c98b9942345cbf2088d439184652d039f453f99120100eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \xfa7fda56b00d6c8f963e9685bc40d9c20470179ca3b88372016f1ce1b38856aa op_cert_counter: 16