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 9752754 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 112626599 epoch_slot_no: 133799 block_no: 9752577 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 10081 time: 2024-01-02 10:54:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fea3d571f9fe0dfdc45b2f469556ba8cb8e0da0b66ff3dc0fdae0b6ecabb002Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x041165c44e701802f6543697ffd34c88ab329f513f75b00536b7ab4632f4a942 op_cert_counter: 16