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 9671896 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 110979173 epoch_slot_no: 214373 block_no: 9671719 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 85504 time: 2023-12-14 09:17:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf420f30788a8b7bb3497a1e5dfe7ffc6fc514d5df39c9eb891be0d062ec83217Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kwuaxe3d34my778e4fwyewhtuj7s3rnenvyny4pa0qjdf382tycq8dqdm8 op_cert: \x8a76cb0a0e9d51422a28ff328d457b46cb822a532cc099ac6ada0c17c9b55d41 op_cert_counter: 5