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 9574357 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 108973808 epoch_slot_no: 369008 block_no: 9574180 slot_leader_id: 5227010 size: 2281 time: 2023-11-21 04:14:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fae1c4af2863144093f74e6d0e9a75802a3f37f2336e041508a82a738aefdcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jag99e3lxegu5qfhgqtv6efagjx7tkjarr6wg90vygjzpyle7s3sldkljh op_cert: \xffdfb6dd221acca13947b9721c3887e19c2fbe8bccc573205ac29cfeafae5122 op_cert_counter: 19