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 9662281 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110780352 epoch_slot_no: 15552 block_no: 9662104 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 40524 time: 2023-12-12 02:04:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1c5c275d1a1f392c5e575a350a14d40c246d836b78cddb01a3f2c07d667b768Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x04d44a1fcb12b7ffe9f271b88b6784c7255151264785c57f67588c231fe14c1f op_cert_counter: 1660589478