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 9610505 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 109718237 epoch_slot_no: 249437 block_no: 9610328 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 72736 time: 2023-11-29 19:02:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ba4039a33e861fce43fedb981bb1d7a5f19418e8a5bf37b14760ef68af4a425Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \x6481b4185c2fc890aa7d3cc030dc0f8176e24384f6d74246f973728f260ae190 op_cert_counter: 18