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 9737472 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 112317973 epoch_slot_no: 257173 block_no: 9737295 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 86863 time: 2023-12-29 21:11:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf8d3394c194e6d6adfe2d76d1c4c01846cd7f09c87de92eea81d9e206aa8b5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jpedtgaqqhfquu3lc4m2n5w4kcluw9jprpftrncnnqyzn2jmj2sssvz6ak op_cert: \xc5a53dc7fb52c53fbbc4745dc6c09dc4bb7c104c3a12f7197212bf658dd8ae03 op_cert_counter: 4