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 9668221 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 110902898 epoch_slot_no: 138098 block_no: 9668044 slot_leader_id: 8968645 size: 11021 time: 2023-12-13 12:06:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dea13da1cf978471c91b01594b0f14b6b439e39eaca4ffc582bf537d9766e13Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uztwujp95p5mvkd3sum4wfnd2qgxdtu3c80khume9c09xmmem9lqzd2u88 op_cert: \x1d5a5fbe6a35802cca4434def94dc3bd254ab8fa61bba7a5454715cbc0ef94cb op_cert_counter: 11