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 9571981 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108924768 epoch_slot_no: 319968 block_no: 9571804 slot_leader_id: 4672334 size: 32057 time: 2023-11-20 14:37:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12dac243525f76133359fbea9951893156b7a2c751aeb4b4428b8f1e83657854Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enj3ua439h228ks3lrdh4rrdfag60m4amfh86edwz54u9vsq0rcsdgd940 op_cert: \x73f49370d6bea56fad63e2381420a8863a4ed5bcd8c2873a61768680f1af1942 op_cert_counter: 10