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 9614591 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 109803647 epoch_slot_no: 334847 block_no: 9614414 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 33806 time: 2023-11-30 18:45:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc812f13fed116c5a5320ba3ac421ac0f1ff7d1a2cf97a0f5c9b76ef7214e505Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15rmsufmzkr586regvuh77pwffr7jpduv97ckaxxtlwsdfags4u0qv090y7 op_cert: \x2e1ae8ed6b867607f84c8e7025dedfa32e3337ac018f5fdd3681010993c84de0 op_cert_counter: 10