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 9738842 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 112345355 epoch_slot_no: 284555 block_no: 9738665 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 7967 time: 2023-12-30 04:47:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012c20aace8141416c1732e28043d4e87678d81acf924eadbd34e57953e10e82Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mj2pevrpv5wrjjxgunrtd7rwws23kt83c372skeyupwxad5u372qg0x4tf op_cert: \xe55fb5129031bf123ebece2e2eed92fde5cdb047ed6b6a53654c0d6d6502c71b op_cert_counter: 15