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 9698239 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 111513322 epoch_slot_no: 316522 block_no: 9698062 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 86657 time: 2023-12-20 13:40:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a9ce16a7e963214224c888abcae77c91d1525c478ec95de065f31d040b6136aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x040aff27d0a8fcf033b489b40f4ad7d34b82d89c3e5a8fe35ce6eb8819a1f092 op_cert_counter: 16