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 9673272 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 111007747 epoch_slot_no: 242947 block_no: 9673095 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 86934 time: 2023-12-14 17:13:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2999052a61b0ce45081fe1d319e5ba798a8811161fb0df8e97397613def7d09fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xe55ce93e6b6cad4677852731a7298c5e9524bb10b85a55a4bc09d6a9db5ae87f op_cert_counter: 17