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 9771141 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113005192 epoch_slot_no: 80392 block_no: 9770964 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 11746 time: 2024-01-06 20:04:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c69d9f36143bc2022bd6af96e6f3022fd642159e894a1679670ca518c11f9b8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \xe4736d711f4e4dbe950a54ee9167bd2ad51aad2105ddcf719d23562a51043030 op_cert_counter: 21