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 9705451 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 111661923 epoch_slot_no: 33123 block_no: 9705274 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 78002 time: 2023-12-22 06:56:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3550a3daf5b1e4dd569b4211d6e0d8ca26cfe82b4fd61a11ecc45f7a26910d27Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12eywclvhwzv4ysdkcjjy56y7suctk4vsugzt4grjau538csy46gqfnff8q op_cert: \xef8f4c2b6ffbb342b09750355c875b4a47762e01733e7d7f0cce7ffa3b95bfc6 op_cert_counter: 12