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 9668396 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 110906355 epoch_slot_no: 141555 block_no: 9668219 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 64911 time: 2023-12-13 13:04:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80aa713da382b4ab67fefeee618a90c508266e98195acc1bbfc45e4181b2f6e2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17mlaavlqhxtm4azju76rlpk70yzqskzat72wmxav6cxv826d9rgsuefvda op_cert: \x071911ac653965a7d82c258ee8145f7ee5d39e0ed2a153163765d2e435aa391e op_cert_counter: 22