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 9738285 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 112334156 epoch_slot_no: 273356 block_no: 9738108 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 17683 time: 2023-12-30 01:40:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe46af6182ff0648ea7b6fd569686cc881924b9c0056a46395a173f54a60e7447Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \xb5aafb6cd99199642dda9cba38e1028197693c646f05dc676e1a11077a4d750a op_cert_counter: 1659973384