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 9592598 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 109354039 epoch_slot_no: 317239 block_no: 9592421 slot_leader_id: 4729625 size: 13178 time: 2023-11-25 13:52:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x733a8f5e09e91eecc415020646496d3a4cba82dcb2cc8a09dc48f6c3274e16d0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ax9fmc8m5z9rqumnr44cmq4s2v7h9w3c6hkge0rjkkaawfxm3eequvrll5 op_cert: \x769a913d004e1de8336f9c994c5c11ce2518fb4f77f5ed5b5503a82bdd7c97b7 op_cert_counter: 18