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 9628415 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 110087626 epoch_slot_no: 186826 block_no: 9628238 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 86186 time: 2023-12-04 01:38:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf088fcd551ee2b6d835c0692403d75a1a7b3c996d431fb7cb78b7381a5feeabeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h2dstmauv034xgdrggfyr3vtc3qx9j2rzffufw303yztzmkgr6rs8ap8cf op_cert: \x00615b5ac44353d78f679a1eaec8aa4a588e07927ad11400f5d77ba6e23bcd5b op_cert_counter: 11