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 9768377 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 112949576 epoch_slot_no: 24776 block_no: 9768200 slot_leader_id: 8399065 size: 82459 time: 2024-01-06 04:37:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18851780f51002c1ef086c6f322de7f40558bc5e9e34f1a15ad85d7a3e2c3646Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jnm0znnknky4qszqjug9xpgfuhsg8lwskf4yzhm0aka97kqysaqs60tmgp op_cert: \xb319a669ac9691f64361bb433553f94393601b74c1c5c593fe280dcd8b77964c op_cert_counter: 15