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 9661807 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 110771085 epoch_slot_no: 6285 block_no: 9661630 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 35260 time: 2023-12-11 23:29:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x151c3a1a1554a388d7ddd57e335c8769f0eb59ab66ba67b497ab4b8480dd27b4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12985ww0m8m62c9swggnwnf36h38vc9jjd4mdvtcu3suuyvfcw97swhgdv8 op_cert: \x68542e8b3bd3620d2d357840f32c2d20cef14cbceb4356c66fd2a0a2b213be84 op_cert_counter: 14