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 9750288 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 112577977 epoch_slot_no: 85177 block_no: 9750111 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 88122 time: 2024-01-01 21:24:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7102fb974123ff2d1749096d577af2508f3b949cf9fb1451939cf755e62bd624Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 13