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 9681974 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 111182951 epoch_slot_no: 418151 block_no: 9681797 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 86598 time: 2023-12-16 17:54:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x915aea295ef99de0b1edd9d02b87941f4010422d48d82b0fc5751db8c3898cc2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x3f515829938afc1720a7ac6e0a646350d5c588c52798a90013344fbd62d130e2 op_cert_counter: 16