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 9685231 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 111248637 epoch_slot_no: 51837 block_no: 9685054 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 87215 time: 2023-12-17 12:08:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd18c1d9327f4c806c8f509d6cadda713523fc9d2fd5e23d11b1b551d8df6d2fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tfvxevzu0gvpm7t3t6lv0dduc5nka8azvywzrwnk53mvwj20rmwscgld3f op_cert: \x1bf818f5b3afeac76f92400a03be909da4ceaa901934cd2c66259c63e0e097e7 op_cert_counter: 9