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 9585567 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 109206997 epoch_slot_no: 170197 block_no: 9585390 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 23671 time: 2023-11-23 21:01:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3708bf367ec1919a56541f8dedb0a5f99c785205d195c20bfadcab7f9ced2e41Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hryzec3zjkds8d4k5xnkk7e76j8varatq0cf85l9r3fsskxwgxqzzyqcz op_cert: \xcbda3e613a4dd6d7b0ee7eafac1760d5250f8bee54b0df047746d1b3d6374d55 op_cert_counter: 18