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 9573408 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 108954524 epoch_slot_no: 349724 block_no: 9573231 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 80593 time: 2023-11-20 22:53:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe455a74e2941f0c82c8637fd0bd64ac945c93e7a1c9a8c66e80d82f93b82bc4dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xdcaa81ab886225fb34e31e3bf24175dc1b7d008bf11ed20763ed97593eb3d93c op_cert_counter: 16