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 9580811 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 109108114 epoch_slot_no: 71314 block_no: 9580634 slot_leader_id: 9167064 size: 19492 time: 2023-11-22 17:33:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b931c1a252117709647dcc673b9b64c0590b1906cd5eded451cc05bdebb3f3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gcyuvh2texv746gpysjtvfzet7tgfd22a6gf6a53vll2pdw8ae8q8rlz68 op_cert: \x7ad634d9b27afb245724938eaffaea0bbbc2ce1c23334c46b5b3045e7d21417a op_cert_counter: 1