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 9577266 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 109035903 epoch_slot_no: 431103 block_no: 9577089 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 5349 time: 2023-11-21 21:29:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd02c5c650220d13606f4a1511cc6a30a8bd3c9acdf477280c6fb17566e3b54e3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tx99kz3ureuvcmgsdnmhyggq588uct4vngqw7nuz7ayngvkyts5sctza7s op_cert: \x4da6c75dacee34c78098079c3d7a322c488031877eabf3f8fb07072d3f3ed4e8 op_cert_counter: 3