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 9580971 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 109111713 epoch_slot_no: 74913 block_no: 9580794 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 51866 time: 2023-11-22 18:33:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf4647325a30d484fd69c3fce1923b0ffa7dafc37aed1983e83b7ade5aa73d1aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tawdpfmgzkefrmg603n2cq047d5fj8cs0d4csce4xrxzzst444tsvwet66 op_cert: \xf0fc897f2f940db9027779e7348343ce5ae1cb1e636cb48421a231641cc2612e op_cert_counter: 14