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 9572692 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 108939706 epoch_slot_no: 334906 block_no: 9572515 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 11854 time: 2023-11-20 18:46:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fa247f1f18d1ea879d1b5b2f0ba0e27f98f9edf9e44ef5d3c7b2eb1809900f7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15v3sz8x6tykxwz0dn6c3r6a227mx4q83834f974c4yj84g9x25ds2rutwp op_cert: \xf81d77ee74badfa6cbe08505de5894d7d4040fab99e987f60fe3e8f9fa2373bf op_cert_counter: 13