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 9593174 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 109365950 epoch_slot_no: 329150 block_no: 9592997 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 72120 time: 2023-11-25 17:10:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cd876774a1b29beade4c144d3e046ebb92ffd17d0f76f888ce67f02ebdd6e97Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x441e71380202611210b179ea08204a9b4e27f0bacee905ebd74afb2d133608db op_cert_counter: 1659973383