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 9720246 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 111966113 epoch_slot_no: 337313 block_no: 9720069 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 82386 time: 2023-12-25 19:26:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc03da99e53d86e75d9ec8366fba45e5e34b9d165b0d51e3106b94549d5566b19Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1anxeupp6v4nq5amvutwy9cygjcha3gxx5t72afp8ck2n9v3ghexspqap5s op_cert: \xc2af33d6842a5ea56937267911497ec86afab7d4c9d9af45f13d198c4ac155cf op_cert_counter: 7