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 9693620 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 111419549 epoch_slot_no: 222749 block_no: 9693443 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 81013 time: 2023-12-19 11:37:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e67028f90d0bd1019545bca1636bccf875ec35374273cb4cf3d610bd0584be6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vlaree565s5ewvzsvdac4ypkkcu3azj5qkdj8k3zzmaad4vg6zqsv7p0vz op_cert: \x6a01c380b4a24f83f5343b912b6aec7d1938a592c83ac24d02175490f861e544 op_cert_counter: 13