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 9769829 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 112978172 epoch_slot_no: 53372 block_no: 9769652 slot_leader_id: 8757079 size: 5254 time: 2024-01-06 12:34:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd232a0e4a7fb282fded5a162f79ac1c45098ee65f1e3a1ac23f0ff3f2beec002Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ln7nmmwt840axgv8u6lm97cgteavk5dkumdpj0pxgggnmhp7y5estdgg9a op_cert: \x44f0d832d3a7289aae8f5b20c7ce58794b0ea46c25cb3a8348ba0a2e7f959f2c op_cert_counter: 3