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 9730116 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 112167800 epoch_slot_no: 107000 block_no: 9729939 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 87254 time: 2023-12-28 03:28:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa416e12a6267a7a602e5ac3fc9a89c96de2209fb562b86f7406ef49a438eb27Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18stcjdcu588hsmyhcpjq98vqwmw9ry3gamvyldv6rdwv75gfxflq82dh27 op_cert: \x2fbf828152b2dbce3321540fe83722356acd1c74a00f6800c72a4532b12a01cd op_cert_counter: 6