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 9665272 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 110843905 epoch_slot_no: 79105 block_no: 9665095 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 77280 time: 2023-12-12 19:43:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2d5ac02d5d5a7574f2415638e1d2a08deec4e921fa413d067112d5523e52751Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4ml366004vvzm25cutqk0x2jpftcxtf29kdmazvgzueal5wztyslf05tq op_cert: \xaa106756dd998920d110a84ec78b3c329779a1a60f0405ac05e51c4ece10eb4e op_cert_counter: 16