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 9753809 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 112648198 epoch_slot_no: 155398 block_no: 9753632 slot_leader_id: 6133303 size: 88314 time: 2024-01-02 16:54:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f3642319b505b148b3401aea702c19195eab0e823c954d07853c8a612962572Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1aames2wwkk986rh78v36am74qrmfs3yqhetqqnptkg0e96ewjlzsl4fpvh op_cert: \x61936656514c778b95bead9389d973034748a96fffec65dd3a4540a8bdef23d9 op_cert_counter: 10