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 9655509 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110642932 epoch_slot_no: 310132 block_no: 9655332 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 34938 time: 2023-12-10 11:53:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cb99f7f1d59314320c5972fc8040857c3b54577084efb9580f29bdff8501090Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tx99kz3ureuvcmgsdnmhyggq588uct4vngqw7nuz7ayngvkyts5sctza7s op_cert: \x4da6c75dacee34c78098079c3d7a322c488031877eabf3f8fb07072d3f3ed4e8 op_cert_counter: 3