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 9639723 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 110315249 epoch_slot_no: 414449 block_no: 9639546 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 83794 time: 2023-12-06 16:52:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1d1c4d906a90c7c42e38d2f52a85cf6d35c6a7003f34151c9157687a3844fcdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1peupvfx0pwp9eetwx6a89yq26u70ywt62k37lktamn76huvrvz5qgqsxaz op_cert: \xeec3f4f23b50b1d53727961f6981ff34cdd578426c3f9ee8e8835feb31cbbd10 op_cert_counter: 12