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 9761754 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 112811970 epoch_slot_no: 319170 block_no: 9761577 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 35902 time: 2024-01-04 14:24:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd45b915e4b7551720837c9944b75a09db6e0a6439933511216180e30a31fdfcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \x6caa9bdfa156adcba102d94f08698b8eaa0a6a9bc191d43277e46ed14be74bf2 op_cert_counter: 20