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 9720805 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 111977635 epoch_slot_no: 348835 block_no: 9720628 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 88082 time: 2023-12-25 22:38:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e05cfe65748f03d6faee396d87e5dc1a1fd8a572bcce0320d6afeb74bd6e5f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12sdqapzjgfg4m882lm6ylyd6judsw7cxqkckg7m4sugcsgqx9gfqst33lw op_cert: \x880f97a4c62e62bbbfd729f484dbc1d39e15baf80c2295e77e58c0ddef17573c op_cert_counter: 18