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 9662366 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 110782110 epoch_slot_no: 17310 block_no: 9662189 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 9042 time: 2023-12-12 02:33:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3526378abed8829785bcc5f838c48d6aa6ff2a67d2d7f7c821033784b5dad25aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hc8s85ktsjqvwdk0s5zfpz25smg9xx4mw0qf4cp6udaumw9mxw4sxse940 op_cert: \xe8d281fb1e61c74fefacde56be299944cb1c26558e8401ce494af5479478382f op_cert_counter: 9