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 9598066 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 109466703 epoch_slot_no: 429903 block_no: 9597889 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 53420 time: 2023-11-26 21:09:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9912e684713702b342627ab78c9a9b31945394b28e556eef9f3f4b838d9857e2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kwuaxe3d34my778e4fwyewhtuj7s3rnenvyny4pa0qjdf382tycq8dqdm8 op_cert: \x9415fa236a04e4eef492a21d73ff283b88bb3ab6c5196fe83624308d92dcf6b2 op_cert_counter: 4