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 9596964 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 109444305 epoch_slot_no: 407505 block_no: 9596787 slot_leader_id: 7903459 size: 1229 time: 2023-11-26 14:56:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x631237bba0d6360e70b9536823617d6d9c413cd686032f03f7692c5d281e1aa9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z7jkgvsrrxj34y6w87qgqnuy5r2yennekn5pqzza0k7g2ux6mj3s3c5th5 op_cert: \x81480dd2278c2733deed5d41e667dbd68930544f3de807cb55d384c182e80042 op_cert_counter: 5