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 9774170 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113067202 epoch_slot_no: 142402 block_no: 9773993 slot_leader_id: 4598725 size: 37113 time: 2024-01-07 13:18:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15b277ff55ec8dc1481aeb8e0951276e6d1f395d836a9f3656598885e52dedd2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ezeef5vfdy0nu0lfpkwxf6m7y4sg2m590dtd78zsjts59jskdttq2hyj4w op_cert: \x1ce29ad06b890ec8a5a16c13a83beaaec40cd55668a3d942930d130e921dd65d op_cert_counter: 16