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 9629685 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 110112701 epoch_slot_no: 211901 block_no: 9629508 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 63947 time: 2023-12-04 08:36:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce59469abd95a975017f138626fa5e019e876bfc2dcbb85dcdf6a08e84be1df4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x60f699845d849578033b4de5e84034cec2409f50eb9ddcbcef514a696ff202e7 op_cert_counter: 11