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 9768627 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 112954436 epoch_slot_no: 29636 block_no: 9768450 slot_leader_id: 5074787 size: 15367 time: 2024-01-06 05:58:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ee7e8b1b6dceb26fe63d73a62b2ee1c7a2608b4abbd566ceb87a370870fb90Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk163f56ywss57yawlllrcwcamwtddsufkgr4nlzs969thvuauvn7tsr094e6 op_cert: \x2398e64a8fc24321925d785444ace88133b8fb4b68d3f777f894ef17274cad26 op_cert_counter: 24