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 9708431 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 111722897 epoch_slot_no: 94097 block_no: 9708254 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 82909 time: 2023-12-22 23:53:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc2985e0cb4c37b58361013f4cd8faace08147bdd5951fcb425f7caf4e5ad269Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nlwftd4xeuhg3vfha3ht4y3elsfrh9f2yp0k4uy5sx5luprgf55q724ndp op_cert: \xe4ea77c61c41eb6134929e8df77e0601d41bae0ea7d01248b2676fc0ccb96cdb op_cert_counter: 8