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 9682648 Details
Epoch: 454 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 111196513 epoch_slot_no: 431713 block_no: 9682471 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 88007 time: 2023-12-16 21:40:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d4bde41b5916e495c03d7b9d18cd43d0c89686691d72622f6867e119bad4e69Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1peupvfx0pwp9eetwx6a89yq26u70ywt62k37lktamn76huvrvz5qgqsxaz op_cert: \xeec3f4f23b50b1d53727961f6981ff34cdd578426c3f9ee8e8835feb31cbbd10 op_cert_counter: 12