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 9601921 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 109546738 epoch_slot_no: 77938 block_no: 9601744 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 45976 time: 2023-11-27 19:23:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ef695b6ec503fe16d4a9101934495c2235b637b9188cd58e638083e0ef2c72bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x60f699845d849578033b4de5e84034cec2409f50eb9ddcbcef514a696ff202e7 op_cert_counter: 11