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 9749848 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 112568450 epoch_slot_no: 75650 block_no: 9749671 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 80809 time: 2024-01-01 18:45:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9e7bf0ac2aa348328e3bb2e13a396a15a309722bce14ced29ad2c669d0f9430Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1trt3chpnwveum0lew3d6nl7c9836zhr4rczxgu4xlmqr2yd4l00spt8p9f op_cert: \xd59160344c28a5621dceaaa83979e7a369036c1d6e6bff15bfac1ee812263085 op_cert_counter: 14