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 9681924 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 111181423 epoch_slot_no: 416623 block_no: 9681747 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 85844 time: 2023-12-16 17:28:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a637b483809e3f9063a9caa3c55baa3a9b460de6011842be72a79a6a4d3fc65Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1elepmm7z2v8strsztf4wsfldmzfetskdn73al09qnjeuhtvps4ss8c57cq op_cert: \xce6b60da0dba009f7403a59818593bd61eb5ea03846f75b136a543136c0a9620 op_cert_counter: 19