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 9768657 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 112955129 epoch_slot_no: 30329 block_no: 9768480 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 48275 time: 2024-01-06 06:10:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e01ab6c50975a26ceede6288e8961af8f51b921214eb5a861a1e18cf4a6d6c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nrqgaj5n7rl6g8j2mjukz4cqmq7cxdleuzejp9c9aphm0sc7a4wsgae8us op_cert: \x271c5a78316d3ce2d7c47e9e1a0c7c31a1bdb7264fdc70a298587c24c89c2ff1 op_cert_counter: 11