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 9678374 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 111111011 epoch_slot_no: 346211 block_no: 9678197 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 88642 time: 2023-12-15 21:55:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd7c1b61a657805b8353e2a64cfe9b3e2ec31bff46e3fc08fe40782f81908fd4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \xf827bc5031975243305c0e82268635202036b8e8e24ff8a150b961e91238b2f1 op_cert_counter: 14