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 9633528 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 110190014 epoch_slot_no: 289214 block_no: 9633351 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 3818 time: 2023-12-05 06:05:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7baa7a69a38f830fcd704055a998e615c0fd501d3140c1cc0837821f78309f42Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15