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 9720873 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 111979202 epoch_slot_no: 350402 block_no: 9720696 slot_leader_id: 6799355 size: 87926 time: 2023-12-25 23:04:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfca35c48f6cac23043a4cb3545d1319fb381b0edbfcfde0846233cc4d36e6d1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1eyw88m2wajrz3edt89hpu45s4wjeqzcln66scc5zdl3y56j089xslevzpt op_cert: \x9e71ed731e3cc17e43dd800195abd74d8544e7215bffaa034a0ecf469c98628f op_cert_counter: 11