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 9686326 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 111271054 epoch_slot_no: 74254 block_no: 9686149 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 82299 time: 2023-12-17 18:22:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59b2c51f344ad8fdedb611c13eea30a4bc2246d9f7e96e22ed1a5a5731c45f24Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zpayxenhn797gsxxp42jm50caay7wwkvnwdm8w4vpeztz5gy55sq82tp5l op_cert: \xde9085bd81ac3c7a6a26446924c1c45959f1459ce31dfda2404a537d7b3da520 op_cert_counter: 8