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 9661867 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 110772401 epoch_slot_no: 7601 block_no: 9661690 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 45924 time: 2023-12-11 23:51:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81911f0a4ca99a3484929a68451243fe0825351153c66bc5d8d2c51e25c859cdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tud4hnwfnctqv9jauhkv0r563mcns8gytgzhr6t3qfaekpgewg9sqv4dku op_cert: \x050e43e455e1f5d844c02b92ace1ca5296c4578fc30196211ce1c6b80dc16727 op_cert_counter: 18