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 9665172 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 110841660 epoch_slot_no: 76860 block_no: 9664995 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 74540 time: 2023-12-12 19:05:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd460dc06c0c1ccef06e9573af057a3b72484447ec366f219a06bec152d076012Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tawdpfmgzkefrmg603n2cq047d5fj8cs0d4csce4xrxzzst444tsvwet66 op_cert: \x55ec103eb0cfc7cd260740738d45d865d902b794aa672fa3af3317b26ff1cb4c op_cert_counter: 15