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 9587617 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 109249249 epoch_slot_no: 212449 block_no: 9587440 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 32739 time: 2023-11-24 08:45:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2bdd8e693f3b1f6ad44a3b132a88e1b6110635f60e6b5ff5369dff5c3e8ba51Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x040aff27d0a8fcf033b489b40f4ad7d34b82d89c3e5a8fe35ce6eb8819a1f092 op_cert_counter: 16