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 9681257 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 111167822 epoch_slot_no: 403022 block_no: 9681080 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 57027 time: 2023-12-16 13:41:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1223d8c50d7874d7aee78d1b2739f22ff3df7f4869353322d7e60923fad0897Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15