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 9668930 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 110917388 epoch_slot_no: 152588 block_no: 9668753 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 11587 time: 2023-12-13 16:07:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf59ccb23f1e52112d825671cf5a0a016c73851505f6cff4b12a9f98e3f3e8176Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1trt3chpnwveum0lew3d6nl7c9836zhr4rczxgu4xlmqr2yd4l00spt8p9f op_cert: \xd59160344c28a5621dceaaa83979e7a369036c1d6e6bff15bfac1ee812263085 op_cert_counter: 14