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 9680657 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 111155993 epoch_slot_no: 391193 block_no: 9680480 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 85501 time: 2023-12-16 10:24:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d43b5f957edeeacd2d778eef5792479cdaa05072cbac57cff433ae7d10a858fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x04d44a1fcb12b7ffe9f271b88b6784c7255151264785c57f67588c231fe14c1f op_cert_counter: 1660589478