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 9606819 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 109645336 epoch_slot_no: 176536 block_no: 9606642 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 52233 time: 2023-11-28 22:47:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6caaf65c9a1a131989bef28d9ea27ee0b00c2b521d4e6e2fed4343b71ee6cd1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 12