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 9635840 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110236501 epoch_slot_no: 335701 block_no: 9635663 slot_leader_id: 5366908 size: 86220 time: 2023-12-05 18:59:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8bd7e377f29cfbfadfe2d5e21dbe02fb3a5e9db962a0214e2684b2799f5437bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e3ful6y80qgtdnqc0uzgc5hf88k4wj3cehgkar3856msn85hk64qs070g2 op_cert: \x375151311d2427aaf08f797de314d6ce174c38f861b7f9a28096039f1e947a18 op_cert_counter: 14