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 9698578 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 111520250 epoch_slot_no: 323450 block_no: 9698401 slot_leader_id: 7674178 size: 8750 time: 2023-12-20 15:35:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e3b9c3e74d26e0131cfd647c52804b383b4c8c2d5525323ae804e3af5099909Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ay6rclva0s4dywx3y499anefj3x5kwjy6zqh59vhst9up3mnct6qkz89an op_cert: \x6814c1501a52d181e9f0c92963c2b759e7360542e3e165f9d7c1d2a9f303e289 op_cert_counter: 5