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 9707502 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 111703125 epoch_slot_no: 74325 block_no: 9707325 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 82563 time: 2023-12-22 18:23:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5902a2587e75a864945b510a98935c49451c22477b5baa8e555a4fcc96c4a0adBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs9l47kfluypfaezzetmvfmspmplxrdcpkzv93548zzcg2dz00kqrkqnl7 op_cert: \x588dd053b52db2667fb27b6b549a3f730ef6c11a4d73b975259d90f5b2ac752d op_cert_counter: 5