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 9591042 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 109321234 epoch_slot_no: 284434 block_no: 9590865 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 48878 time: 2023-11-25 04:45:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefb2880cceb48c7cc115246457eb75b5eeb89662b88e29278b4a61153d973ffaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15