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 9661013 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 110754173 epoch_slot_no: 421373 block_no: 9660836 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 86929 time: 2023-12-11 18:47:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7bbde398d09891b3e6af1c4fc551d396ef283434575d89836a17d3b6654f296Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zpayxenhn797gsxxp42jm50caay7wwkvnwdm8w4vpeztz5gy55sq82tp5l op_cert: \xde9085bd81ac3c7a6a26446924c1c45959f1459ce31dfda2404a537d7b3da520 op_cert_counter: 8