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 9672879 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 110999445 epoch_slot_no: 234645 block_no: 9672702 slot_leader_id: 5742483 size: 85125 time: 2023-12-14 14:55:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e35a05a7c4947a5250901f451049ed984e375c8980e09f1d1459a721e61cc9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gtfn6txpnzp8w0mwh5causwgcpu728cngk5nen7guqfsxvx3xe5q9s6xz8 op_cert: \x4d9bd956fd383d124730b78e2c976607aa53ad5cede41fa7e07299e995675ce3 op_cert_counter: 13