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 9720907 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 111979974 epoch_slot_no: 351174 block_no: 9720730 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 87502 time: 2023-12-25 23:17:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x227cc06c5e029ae19402e597e8c4804f2a218b5cb5f59491875ca897d4c08f57Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hc8s85ktsjqvwdk0s5zfpz25smg9xx4mw0qf4cp6udaumw9mxw4sxse940 op_cert: \xe8d281fb1e61c74fefacde56be299944cb1c26558e8401ce494af5479478382f op_cert_counter: 9