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 9662324 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 110781303 epoch_slot_no: 16503 block_no: 9662147 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 74870 time: 2023-12-12 02:19:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc904ea4fcf8e894263fd9697b9998e29cba9ff9b779e78e6b7150fe7759ddc94Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 13