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 9663840 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 110813962 epoch_slot_no: 49162 block_no: 9663663 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 31271 time: 2023-12-12 11:24:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfee318f13a943d6eda9da56917c30d26c1e2011776b72e17a4edc25d16aacaaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16u9vnslzgy03650yjltyft60mlschgp96zdd4np8ylkf5a8ugfrq8cq5dl op_cert: \xdbe7c01c8b877862700e6cf5ea6cc328ab16b849d4498ca68cbb4823f297fa74 op_cert_counter: 15