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 9612458 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 109758212 epoch_slot_no: 289412 block_no: 9612281 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 34416 time: 2023-11-30 06:08:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab72ec23d88789d7ca1af1ea10e61b3dac8e8c9ed09fd18c7225288682882d09Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x04d44a1fcb12b7ffe9f271b88b6784c7255151264785c57f67588c231fe14c1f op_cert_counter: 1660589478