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 9622127 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 109959655 epoch_slot_no: 58855 block_no: 9621950 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 55769 time: 2023-12-02 14:05:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5071c3231f60ea8dff72e79c0f17799d3459bb96d734da9f41fae0194a385d7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hr5x0pecmup7vqgxf8haww5q4qhtjktac6jga67vafrvxs6yvf6q6ggpct op_cert: \x9cdcb926b0bbadfbdd253577425fb8c1084b9a077cd57b81f7034a8dc094e290 op_cert_counter: 11