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 9579097 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 109073052 epoch_slot_no: 36252 block_no: 9578920 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 35265 time: 2023-11-22 07:49:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e7f151d488cf5fea783a834d821ccb4b48af3c19946094abeccc56cf27ccbe3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x60f699845d849578033b4de5e84034cec2409f50eb9ddcbcef514a696ff202e7 op_cert_counter: 11