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 9626089 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 110039677 epoch_slot_no: 138877 block_no: 9625912 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 50985 time: 2023-12-03 12:19:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a625721c2a699959c2b8f7b704a686cdcf426c338c733f6d5c25599d5968d41Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 12