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 9687785 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 111300875 epoch_slot_no: 104075 block_no: 9687608 slot_leader_id: 6847501 size: 88711 time: 2023-12-18 02:39:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4751efb84c880a0921542bd20fa081dec4521c4bb6672ee2b59e92ee80206144Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tthnkhf0wzaeyumg70fg8p5wtkvjgjr82vnvewveyel22ezhm2cqrh88fq op_cert: \xeaf4e22939b928579fa8d6809b54642c7ed15d2b3ac27e95b7b04f0d821341da op_cert_counter: 8