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 9712582 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 111808462 epoch_slot_no: 179662 block_no: 9712405 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 79853 time: 2023-12-23 23:39:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f18410b8c7d56b75f3b37ac0242efe040db9a82ca4d33fbaeaff0919060d2e5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x26vzuykasg47gq3mqjq3z2gjvd4e38usx4n6lenuseqn6nuw47ssge7w3 op_cert: \x03171247941e95e1d1ea9821b8d68522f6cb9869ceb0bcd2744a7095a4db079a op_cert_counter: 9