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 9685662 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 111257888 epoch_slot_no: 61088 block_no: 9685485 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 88325 time: 2023-12-17 14:42:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x054b7d327b2b2212940052e264ae9788b80fc377cf77a7acc2a6bf8a4b54d01bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x329b8a74818635e60e4b1cd8fd5f488b49dde88d89dbf6c37ed9998676cae351 op_cert_counter: 16