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 9748778 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 112546876 epoch_slot_no: 54076 block_no: 9748601 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 35098 time: 2024-01-01 12:46:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca2cb57ff9fafc9925bb6e99c88d3b3d5aaac768c2dccd85144b8811efd2d1eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \xfa7fda56b00d6c8f963e9685bc40d9c20470179ca3b88372016f1ce1b38856aa op_cert_counter: 16