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 9579753 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 109086049 epoch_slot_no: 49249 block_no: 9579576 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 15880 time: 2023-11-22 11:25:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1fef41f25a27b5208ab3af52f9782a98d9b50039646ffdc3f55a9435fcc0a79Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zkk728e2535f3rdgwj3vxf5ak6kjzcmzgwnzvcksh6ec4hvuf8gqyrgp7a op_cert: \x3101a6d8be780ff0c54a953497feeb2c1a6627fd55e9a4fb1d13aa4cdca94bc2 op_cert_counter: 14