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 9608462 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 109677098 epoch_slot_no: 208298 block_no: 9608285 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 7592 time: 2023-11-29 07:36:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd02aac8b365e5c486fdff11c53c07983b2a89c3b7a836f0dd13d1e8fba2e24deBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15