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 9626071 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110039244 epoch_slot_no: 138444 block_no: 9625894 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 17360 time: 2023-12-03 12:12:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3281805b78da2c009d335f4401f26974c360f359d79f3a8c1ce1d2365b47aec6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \xd912995de0ca04e99e979cc036f676b8ad3a12af86f3ae5a97437165083189cb op_cert_counter: 12