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 9665683 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 110852150 epoch_slot_no: 87350 block_no: 9665506 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 15773 time: 2023-12-12 22:00:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d14474bd55c981fa3df4a4f7a3d56217b73262026b5bf5ce10f88b316556865Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggvtqrwxg6eepvuxwct4xpxwgejflg6kug6ax0wqp4uenzgfl8tsykcuhw op_cert: \xcf88060af5c3cb69c55046c2b55b333ff09b3b1d3993f3b472b0c9f868cdaf3e op_cert_counter: 12