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 9572197 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 108929360 epoch_slot_no: 324560 block_no: 9572020 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 3206 time: 2023-11-20 15:54:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe23d2886ca9021dba3263db004fd30fcecb376a3e5c85715e5c7dbb0f58a2578Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t9rhj4pxmlmem2th6pa8lwwpnrn38vs8jlvxqmf85fhnum5smksshhxpq0 op_cert: \xea4686ec9818e835f0fbb4c4adf22872e1bbcbbf03cfa44cf9d46718fdb87484 op_cert_counter: 23