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 9663310 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110802574 epoch_slot_no: 37774 block_no: 9663133 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 84691 time: 2023-12-12 08:14:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa5ef6cddc0b46828274dfcda99e10988bb3d3b8b79c4a2b1092e8310e189b59Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10hj5paw809p7hv482x8nkdplpjdnt8kz8hnvef7798638au89lxqcuw7l7 op_cert: \x5deeafc2cd804bb2f513ee07ac5ca8a269fb644a7e40cfdfdd6b324ce069caca op_cert_counter: 28