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 9668747 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110913682 epoch_slot_no: 148882 block_no: 9668570 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 88852 time: 2023-12-13 15:06:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dbcc8873e4ff23b3966854d0c819aa1794631896168e3267bdb3f79a2f32612Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tx99kz3ureuvcmgsdnmhyggq588uct4vngqw7nuz7ayngvkyts5sctza7s op_cert: \x4da6c75dacee34c78098079c3d7a322c488031877eabf3f8fb07072d3f3ed4e8 op_cert_counter: 3