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 9665600 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 110850229 epoch_slot_no: 85429 block_no: 9665423 slot_leader_id: 8968645 size: 77922 time: 2023-12-12 21:28:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed08907dc3258b3c38a1b8c5bfc6095adfc52b455a1682fd6d73907e6948dd63Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uztwujp95p5mvkd3sum4wfnd2qgxdtu3c80khume9c09xmmem9lqzd2u88 op_cert: \x1d5a5fbe6a35802cca4434def94dc3bd254ab8fa61bba7a5454715cbc0ef94cb op_cert_counter: 11