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 9639812 Details
Epoch: 452 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 110317312 epoch_slot_no: 416512 block_no: 9639635 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 80813 time: 2023-12-06 17:26:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3947a7aa5f9c1ae89649ecb40fcc3b4d86f9c58ed1283cf7cfb3fa243daed0d4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \xf827bc5031975243305c0e82268635202036b8e8e24ff8a150b961e91238b2f1 op_cert_counter: 14