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 9756858 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 112710799 epoch_slot_no: 217999 block_no: 9756681 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 58047 time: 2024-01-03 10:18:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa26eeb511a2e6cfbbffc35b1d9474eba8d5d8d37dfc20ec90a1430527c6e2036Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 13