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 9655811 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110649613 epoch_slot_no: 316813 block_no: 9655634 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 82044 time: 2023-12-10 13:45:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b9aee8486f5043a9a9d5342f2f30fbae2a8e90a6cb0da42c29a12dda67e7080Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 13