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 9665934 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 110857281 epoch_slot_no: 92481 block_no: 9665757 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 76444 time: 2023-12-12 23:26:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01eea7e5bab3f4c7ea5508ec156c9d9a0723130fc8b78f7d8a8e7fb17560baeaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kkm2ddusu6fx76ag2cj44te7k5vjejqvq0hwcarfe5lkgdzt47ms4h9tp2 op_cert: \x8cbd4206e025a0daf9b8abe198760a6dbeba67917c4cc70d0edd7e592d1624ae op_cert_counter: 16