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 9766588 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 112912076 epoch_slot_no: 419276 block_no: 9766411 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 37030 time: 2024-01-05 18:12:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6997f0add1fe2798f3eb78a3d5b8b83915d2132e40ad9d4e6672263e15dff1a9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \xf827bc5031975243305c0e82268635202036b8e8e24ff8a150b961e91238b2f1 op_cert_counter: 14