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 9665967 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 110858007 epoch_slot_no: 93207 block_no: 9665790 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 41200 time: 2023-12-12 23:38:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77fb1dd743af9d507b9f7a8de4a120e2e0d769ab964d316799a88a6908e164b0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 13