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 9771016 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 113002544 epoch_slot_no: 77744 block_no: 9770839 slot_leader_id: 5677590 size: 88449 time: 2024-01-06 19:20:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc81a727bfb24fc499c835880f07e0220eb26f81412e67b6b5d04ebc72865ddc6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10kksusqj62wrpe0famunjzfxvwhuehhq82wjd4fkc8ymfnca6g2s89qxwv op_cert: \xe167942e4b11e8b350e72d328c83c75419eef004f947cf856acd407b73b4c510 op_cert_counter: 13