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 9741402 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 112395701 epoch_slot_no: 334901 block_no: 9741225 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 18661 time: 2023-12-30 18:46:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x056f75eb3ab1457edde385b7bad6f70ca8c9dd44481c21ac0440d4102ac3e601Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vsgnrk39vxa38ev3r0cysvuutvwtulw5yqxhavgfh7kgnp2utsgqj4nzyx op_cert: \xd07fa08646054c5e5501edec4df0f1cba2c7ec194840c123d52e7fd2b94f79d5 op_cert_counter: 9