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 9686486 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 111274523 epoch_slot_no: 77723 block_no: 9686309 slot_leader_id: 5543490 size: 64370 time: 2023-12-17 19:20:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2c6811f5f8067cdf3995515bba6c15ddf9fc5553c747d0facac76e2bc0ca9ddBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enuad3fm2c5798n7eewzjxcw3c2ghp8238lstnaf59f5v5c8y2lst8pp4e op_cert: \x51a52b99bbf275b701e811a51649e22f4f61fd4205c8b93d2faa9163e7f10b76 op_cert_counter: 9