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 9752080 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112614142 epoch_slot_no: 121342 block_no: 9751903 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 76318 time: 2024-01-02 07:27:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x247e71ca1a576c1061b4018d004b0a7cc206e7e0993faebb57580a6105690d29Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ztd89l825ngr7m6qnte26ffpcvzssfqxkkkzfjlwwl9rjuans7lqnlav7a op_cert: \xb05c75b109dc542252771c6d699cdc35b32c4da6108e31f4123d7a9bce493cf8 op_cert_counter: 14