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 9672668 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 110994830 epoch_slot_no: 230030 block_no: 9672491 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 42387 time: 2023-12-14 13:38:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcb853483c814a6a3baa7f3adbe4090e5c0b26e0acb90c1f3afcbf635600a6f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yr7qdf605ztl9rku959ydtprqjt5sshre2q960g9f6csm9xka6gqzg03va op_cert: \xf4674ea0da5f19c05804ea1cbbbc045099147084069ff6094502a6b69a52a4cb op_cert_counter: 14