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 9666526 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110869216 epoch_slot_no: 104416 block_no: 9666349 slot_leader_id: 5968039 size: 55269 time: 2023-12-13 02:45:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a357aeba523d771fce5d53659b420d4d57aebf3504317b4f33491708054686Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kuum3kjrekfrk2aue604z44xumalt9hfy3pcwdazwh73m6zht5xsesz3z4 op_cert: \x180c981a014afece08d9a1280e5d75f3f4c62c161dec84595a77b5fffbfee714 op_cert_counter: 8