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 9749807 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 112567550 epoch_slot_no: 74750 block_no: 9749630 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 56976 time: 2024-01-01 18:30:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa38f831f474911f83bc7c0f139e7a31b1eb04dea0a1cde661d02389298adb31dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1clpl885tz6tf5vnua0ad4kzzw5q85d3x4rz4v73fxwhj3t03zmyqtjzllc op_cert: \x33becbe17557e5ac9883abc8b3950314e3a300e920c83f51f81aeb702a1fcef3 op_cert_counter: 13