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 9668004 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110898825 epoch_slot_no: 134025 block_no: 9667827 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 41224 time: 2023-12-13 10:58:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c252d40b17ecf13a60ec08321e85cd4e0c34403f1fb98a60f454dc53aa500d5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hr5x0pecmup7vqgxf8haww5q4qhtjktac6jga67vafrvxs6yvf6q6ggpct op_cert: \x9cdcb926b0bbadfbdd253577425fb8c1084b9a077cd57b81f7034a8dc094e290 op_cert_counter: 11