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 9749855 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 112568609 epoch_slot_no: 75809 block_no: 9749678 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 88279 time: 2024-01-01 18:48:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x717dcb7840e926d6fd8a9a02451ab8a32c4d5b5facf15c181dd527b27bf8bafcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t675th7lfmnks2w3jhkzgaceqnhrj3ec0ulx2qzaav4he64nj0qqncsczk op_cert: \xffd65bc6bd37268ea82d27fb987fa3579726bc7501a5722d5a4bae5dd9649f92 op_cert_counter: 21