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 9612020 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 109748664 epoch_slot_no: 279864 block_no: 9611843 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 54822 time: 2023-11-30 03:29:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x757d119e492fa3027d4c7b4e7fed1a5bdf059da29a45ee554ff3dbf4f4cd4e1bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16gc6z40vt9qmwsfmlgy4n9ftxamfyawzsuspgug3a8w90jx6jv8s7j6knz op_cert: \x9c14a6d4aaf383a2aa2a11d3b77c127fe9db13fcd5c3470e36549a311c2b9591 op_cert_counter: 16