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 9656872 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 110670807 epoch_slot_no: 338007 block_no: 9656695 slot_leader_id: 5769652 size: 78833 time: 2023-12-10 19:38:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5e059b1c51621ea214753f4b5a68c807e4c57c77c38af1ebb5543e1d6038020Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jyvpcrgj7tka5n9ll3gz7f23t4x4nzjpa2sy5jm9y8hevc5jxcyqg7walq op_cert: \x771f9badc577859d59e536adfdd654950ae8285a0911e772445de88a7411ee8a op_cert_counter: 11