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 9686653 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111278039 epoch_slot_no: 81239 block_no: 9686476 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 82448 time: 2023-12-17 20:18:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa42ac6f7c06b8a6269a8fe5b6a910ea793f0cb5ee3c2e90ff8ca0addc12dc71aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15