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 9746885 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 112508297 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 9746708 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 87915 time: 2024-01-01 02:03:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00f53a8596c11593967a340e8b5a0eae032f0b113bec129e4ce8f71d0b79e375Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s3hssxtpjdjc9amqn9wqn6dfyzujsv8jrk6pkl4esfpp99v48ujsflsn70 op_cert: \x8d092ccc19697b88c2beb12f5cab077c8a3089afe708c4ca7cd7e7e6e18e2bb6 op_cert_counter: 17