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 9658163 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110697276 epoch_slot_no: 364476 block_no: 9657986 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 88926 time: 2023-12-11 02:59:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfcf15ee1d522349436a027f221d9a8b3c0e8b6eb3f5a346bc09fb0be3fcb418Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \xb20931b5e5bdf9687b199bb37a7f1070e4be2ba68027d650f72bfaba670dffce op_cert_counter: 18