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 9748868 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 112548961 epoch_slot_no: 56161 block_no: 9748691 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 9436 time: 2024-01-01 13:20:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf51a7c299e6f475196c773fa46619174c2bc4bc51157b1a93f6be527d2e2037Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \x22f15da59ae0a56290c0f4f0a1623eac781dccae3a69d222caf3d0c02772aa98 op_cert_counter: 15