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 9720712 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 111975210 epoch_slot_no: 346410 block_no: 9720535 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 58617 time: 2023-12-25 21:58:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6858899b44332ac12d42cd095e7fa2b5535b004e0a0d72edec68e0942ff68fbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xaadba66acae511d64930f0ed610834a1d7e50da02e2834b325cc536dc4fe1be3 op_cert_counter: 16