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 9742312 Details
Epoch: 457 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 112413707 epoch_slot_no: 352907 block_no: 9742135 slot_leader_id: 4584284 size: 82286 time: 2023-12-30 23:46:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc5b4806d8c178457fb77d69e27bea669735f3d322e73f5edd79061bd5bcefffBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ejx3grlnt264rvl2qhhthf5dws4qt7t3jqx48jk2urrpxddlrdvst4rhjj op_cert: \xec25a32af327f92488637ba4d797be628ef214948c3c9a68593767c8c71632fe op_cert_counter: 3