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 9668718 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 110913095 epoch_slot_no: 148295 block_no: 9668541 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 88152 time: 2023-12-13 14:56:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x768f1a643fbc4a368cc3f77e712963006ff1443ed568f503ac507b948ddd05b8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u8nxdxurzxp4ug6t489796wukth5f7wfu6l4m85cznha923ekllq0wct2e op_cert: \x9638cbeb4a075d3b303399cb264098a9aabc47c9ed2eacd85302ddb2d81efb6b op_cert_counter: 25