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 9628814 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110095299 epoch_slot_no: 194499 block_no: 9628637 slot_leader_id: 5896974 size: 44682 time: 2023-12-04 03:46:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3cbfe02c52e26aacba9819fdab1d93a410ffa0800586d14f29d9286a48b2449Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk136ccy4mrnsjknql0jsldmlc3hhptqjdsy32j2ymlxdj6zu7fpx8sqnh8j8 op_cert: \xf737e047ac6d17088ca43c3d7a0966282504a3b8d0a17320b7414508d90cffa2 op_cert_counter: 11