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 9646084 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110449102 epoch_slot_no: 116302 block_no: 9645907 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 30122 time: 2023-12-08 06:03:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa03c0a3b4e315dfbdb614cb9b9ee9a069f02c5d3897f0fe758b4ab10f5b19960Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 13