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 9597612 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 109457572 epoch_slot_no: 420772 block_no: 9597435 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 80953 time: 2023-11-26 18:37:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbae1c5b44c6324890521001e66a44b7c7b271758750b85741c79fc18374c2c5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1efm8z90hncrsra62ep0pcxusfwdncjnya0gzhlrz3uefw6kftmkqeawv72 op_cert: \x20378310f799167974b9eb72f3d095530bcdfe9b1c3bcc552f0538752fa83bc5 op_cert_counter: 42