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 9604168 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 109591973 epoch_slot_no: 123173 block_no: 9603991 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 18266 time: 2023-11-28 07:57:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a1536f2fb27046d02d1f308e0c965888b9802d03df208923164978955d1d144Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x04d44a1fcb12b7ffe9f271b88b6784c7255151264785c57f67588c231fe14c1f op_cert_counter: 1660589478