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 9681423 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 111171438 epoch_slot_no: 406638 block_no: 9681246 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 88338 time: 2023-12-16 14:42:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x298a633035d7969ef4d7daaf336fe39da3740f35da8c0dc3051937b9ec592f99Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14sh5zmrke03tmsucrwuz5r0e7ehgva2q5dxq8e7wxqe3af2f7ezq8e47h6 op_cert: \x516573047ac41e8b5f774d9b9ff3f827fe0427d480c42f6e525de2852aef04b1 op_cert_counter: 18