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 9635602 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 110231374 epoch_slot_no: 330574 block_no: 9635425 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 31068 time: 2023-12-05 17:34:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfed22f3caceef93414890efb6c5c878909a421a3ecb3501a75dc2aa7bf5cf55bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x4ca72ded662696666c04a29d7afd4eb65a3d221f089c283aa66f4f57ef895a97 op_cert_counter: 16