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 9670753 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 110955354 epoch_slot_no: 190554 block_no: 9670576 slot_leader_id: 6472161 size: 76490 time: 2023-12-14 02:40:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3623f40c8dd7ca3e1b34193e63e7e4a4edca4d09edd5ed6645f7c50ec940bac7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uk0fdjgtqf25xklwlzz4us9farnnlyl6pd5wzdtuu0r3elrq65jstzj384 op_cert: \xe1a2128367c118d3873951a267d0f70e9e72098e918a8480f4595d01dc79d315 op_cert_counter: 10