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 9654567 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110623362 epoch_slot_no: 290562 block_no: 9654390 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 47243 time: 2023-12-10 06:27:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a3d77dc40dce3450aefde6798e5cc8a8cff73a9024759887d810e7f81df702Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fjqeacnfktyjtvwq3pq6469zjv8mp7ahaq3l5n6l3y9aqvmh24kqjqkj86 op_cert: \x983b07836e7be60f757aa2c0e583f4cac6d301cdd5e3ca47d57f7b8db582ffb2 op_cert_counter: 17