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 9706716 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 111688008 epoch_slot_no: 59208 block_no: 9706539 slot_leader_id: 9706716 size: 79917 time: 2023-12-22 14:11:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b2502f1069e6e7c6b7c0124684fe858132eb3c2a2a7e6cfd7e0c449350c4292Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ptuuguhv3zu9xynm8sucw4hyr7ksy8ue8rjgqvphwlfavkt9l0nsphhsu9 op_cert: \xa67bc8dd5196c1fd5300cc1d16123d94ff12bf26fcddb478941caee1aa895c51 op_cert_counter: 0