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 9678236 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 111108113 epoch_slot_no: 343313 block_no: 9678059 slot_leader_id: 7812642 size: 85091 time: 2023-12-15 21:06:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5994a3bedd82d44113ba2d8c6a619871be1ce0936a1acec86b09a04b9342586Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13wxmywaspnvgnpw9jas9rav8pgsu6asr2z9zynuemn7kvydg03pqhml80m op_cert: \x6daa0af3f704eeaa7d4f37125dd6b2b24bc1ba14583427249be1e03e89136fac op_cert_counter: 5