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 9626511 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 110048157 epoch_slot_no: 147357 block_no: 9626334 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 57650 time: 2023-12-03 14:40:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a40b462473a010030f42a8b0f741c1d6a095f8749bdf70f8d56616ae307852fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pywnvvkrlfvsjau9lzhfq39lrfsehnpvmlm5gezugm5unavjzueqgr4t9h op_cert: \xceded27cf19ed9043a59c7b56d3f5eefaef6360e77d847ce4d6d8fdc781ab9cc op_cert_counter: 17