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 9691315 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111372937 epoch_slot_no: 176137 block_no: 9691138 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 79318 time: 2023-12-18 22:40:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x736cbe591efe67ac8a1c154b4d4f0e38f24afd3a3fe3d10101b9d2785bc5be88Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs9l47kfluypfaezzetmvfmspmplxrdcpkzv93548zzcg2dz00kqrkqnl7 op_cert: \x588dd053b52db2667fb27b6b549a3f730ef6c11a4d73b975259d90f5b2ac752d op_cert_counter: 5