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 9664398 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 110825418 epoch_slot_no: 60618 block_no: 9664221 slot_leader_id: 4604780 size: 86821 time: 2023-12-12 14:35:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd036825986917042ab34263eec15973cf99d6850a9a202d06bb5ad4bc76a7422Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uzxl5y3t9yxs83mpafzgycekew03a3wwvk66jp8kwv59lkvx3kwqr8nyrj op_cert: \xbae3562d3d35e7f3b190924d96cb03a34b74a80f65aab7883356f2c89dfe3658 op_cert_counter: 8