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 9741597 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 112399220 epoch_slot_no: 338420 block_no: 9741420 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 75089 time: 2023-12-30 19:45:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d171640f2986c980ab81a6b9bd3d9a392d1ad9c54b5d7b46967acb6d102c3d3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gwdurtpzkdz3tyqcnhj4pedz6e7mtdqa4ta7t6808alqy5h0qa8qcsa246 op_cert: \x88d6171940e4ed3f52146ac3029bbe6bed323275cbba92ea094c7b420dbc1ed6 op_cert_counter: 19