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 9768930 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 112960916 epoch_slot_no: 36116 block_no: 9768753 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 41580 time: 2024-01-06 07:46:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e674dd0ca62dc08d952cde6302d0e87ea477321ce414b72f2840f798b70bff4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1edug5htm3xl70v78ww36uvxf8tfr8947l5dlzfjsj2hltxdlhfas8hlcgu op_cert: \x6e5b47c5eab317c56873cbe72bcc151142db53d4afaa75e51981b2411a6c6cdc op_cert_counter: 12