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 9662171 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 110778221 epoch_slot_no: 13421 block_no: 9661994 slot_leader_id: 8680906 size: 2888 time: 2023-12-12 01:28:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a05c34a24f74bb7f882435350cc4216ec75bcff06dfff75d4da1ff74b1be7ceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1djsjvjhqm0mws8qysjnejxskqul4vmv74pv5f49g3yssg6rvmv9qs4yqhe op_cert: \x0582251fb16c1f8be6251a24fe997738b44f0e146878addcdfcfa0e66bef483c op_cert_counter: 4