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 9624718 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110011924 epoch_slot_no: 111124 block_no: 9624541 slot_leader_id: 5668147 size: 20063 time: 2023-12-03 04:36:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5015cb0f0a8a036a213a2dc672f256f9893c30a36fe2a55e23497332306c9417Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15uff8868sy699m746h8junr3svjhgmyfv0h5qld5apuflkrh7pdsrxp705 op_cert: \x2359374c1c71673d376c55a0905136085bfd239b7d99a6cf044879ea601b2ab4 op_cert_counter: 9