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 9758909 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 112753054 epoch_slot_no: 260254 block_no: 9758732 slot_leader_id: 8484595 size: 86206 time: 2024-01-03 22:02:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28a947c82a7e2a9b3fadb0774f9d4ce12f04198d5614841d4b3ef7e07c5e6c69Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1q8tmx3rtp5k3k4q2vptjtcu7p56mrymwnsdyegfcmey4ju45mywqrwl8sd op_cert: \x1246bfaa1cf403f70f59a57fc495ae6079d70ce552bc06042ee3b92d58320133 op_cert_counter: 3