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 9643156 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 110386276 epoch_slot_no: 53476 block_no: 9642979 slot_leader_id: 5331941 size: 44794 time: 2023-12-07 12:36:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80ee6c5a15ad76842962ea8dc845a4bbd6a275c8c30e847f47f1054b0bbf0e93Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18sdd2amuyavex0rfawcvpjw2azcge6x6fnsj5cya4k7dv4vyjnqq7ym023 op_cert: \x46b309a4282db6583a37f00eadc23f42e513ef5b3f8d9cf72d7fd3bdf48c5691 op_cert_counter: 16