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 9748930 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 112550212 epoch_slot_no: 57412 block_no: 9748753 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 23169 time: 2024-01-01 13:41:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bdab87cd45e9d10abfbc268ced8ccfc2086bd59d71e15dcf567795da91d1a42Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hp3peaqujyv0rn5euec6lqus9t53acnutyw6hak6kddk9rhwh9csqcd0pm op_cert: \xc2bbe7efb544fbec527820b8d775c0db4ccb7d62917c2c484df3332a68b0c2a2 op_cert_counter: 17