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 9664570 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 110829001 epoch_slot_no: 64201 block_no: 9664393 slot_leader_id: 5769652 size: 85493 time: 2023-12-12 15:34:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6cedd69cb4ba8e3a0db03da1fc33a6c9034f9e36b68d86a37ae0d98f6163721Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jyvpcrgj7tka5n9ll3gz7f23t4x4nzjpa2sy5jm9y8hevc5jxcyqg7walq op_cert: \x771f9badc577859d59e536adfdd654950ae8285a0911e772445de88a7411ee8a op_cert_counter: 11