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 9718996 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 111939263 epoch_slot_no: 310463 block_no: 9718819 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 64291 time: 2023-12-25 11:59:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd289c1d8cddd6497713aa6fa9b3e9b20f7259d9357bcaa932d21515e7d7ff4faBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pywnvvkrlfvsjau9lzhfq39lrfsehnpvmlm5gezugm5unavjzueqgr4t9h op_cert: \xceded27cf19ed9043a59c7b56d3f5eefaef6360e77d847ce4d6d8fdc781ab9cc op_cert_counter: 17