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 9639024 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 110301271 epoch_slot_no: 400471 block_no: 9638847 slot_leader_id: 4556264 size: 24723 time: 2023-12-06 12:59:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4658c5d3fb1194753390267a79801ddd009d6e826640e405db940a3794a6b589Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x8944k6j572wpdtz4tn3l9pam2ddhp6an35ma4ug9mr2rvqflz3shpaj36 op_cert: \x1846699a677a364b21ec63b0cb478df98a152619adf617d3e804f595c07cf488 op_cert_counter: 16