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 9762983 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 112837317 epoch_slot_no: 344517 block_no: 9762806 slot_leader_id: 5668147 size: 81617 time: 2024-01-04 21:26:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80fda7eb598cecd85b8c1f73fa9b79f029500ea0769f2b5ad15e7aeec5e23ebaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15uff8868sy699m746h8junr3svjhgmyfv0h5qld5apuflkrh7pdsrxp705 op_cert: \x2359374c1c71673d376c55a0905136085bfd239b7d99a6cf044879ea601b2ab4 op_cert_counter: 9