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 9753144 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 112634121 epoch_slot_no: 141321 block_no: 9752967 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 80958 time: 2024-01-02 13:00:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6352cbb83f13942cad7aa9b319e49c612aaaa648111e4664c8f539d15e6b9200Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12sdqapzjgfg4m882lm6ylyd6judsw7cxqkckg7m4sugcsgqx9gfqst33lw op_cert: \x880f97a4c62e62bbbfd729f484dbc1d39e15baf80c2295e77e58c0ddef17573c op_cert_counter: 18