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 9747936 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 112529701 epoch_slot_no: 36901 block_no: 9747759 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 3296 time: 2024-01-01 07:59:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd4ee9f2b5e1970f6c2dce34d66f577dd3bbfe2bcf87c293137e3646bb102744Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1keqw005yv7spajcs4nzzvke9fxvc4q6n45g3uzt07qt5fwq38wgssgrywl op_cert: \x9c44048c38e2c04d508aced4f051518bf14a8595e3bdcf95e6f54c21ffea0d36 op_cert_counter: 37