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 9733217 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 112232403 epoch_slot_no: 171603 block_no: 9733040 slot_leader_id: 8791099 size: 76972 time: 2023-12-28 21:24:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf6b55d620703be4fa14195b6ddf73604edac3c25bf3496a07aa2ac078d52489Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10p76mlquz04m9q4h3nzhx8u2cmzkl7hzymccwywvzna9pu4qycyscj8264 op_cert: \x29338f285cb7538e153234c8a8acf72dcdfbfbaf40855b6f99777e8056b4f4f1 op_cert_counter: 3