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 9676723 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 111076565 epoch_slot_no: 311765 block_no: 9676546 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 79645 time: 2023-12-15 12:20:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6030de3ec5564aeba21ec6970e68c4211f5dcbe3d54b10ffa878d46207117425Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gewqa80x8epjqakklng3rsn5az02e8wk7k9ypexa46uwf72h5r3s2q8uf4 op_cert: \x11fad60ae230dd9ebaf8d8a99933f492da4d695150fc1010efdebb6be462eb67 op_cert_counter: 19