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 9753754 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112646923 epoch_slot_no: 154123 block_no: 9753577 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 32142 time: 2024-01-02 16:33:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0cfb5fdcc3178f136cc495bef88876a4d6a9799e142b006738b6dc33c077bcfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \xd912995de0ca04e99e979cc036f676b8ad3a12af86f3ae5a97437165083189cb op_cert_counter: 12