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 9774538 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 113074172 epoch_slot_no: 149372 block_no: 9774361 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 27770 time: 2024-01-07 15:14:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74cb2acfcb79af575dff4f1d948a967f077ef86d1d39c0b14bb50839e68e6e3cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \x244110aa76f1031169ff5b3bbcf7621e5317488f68fde4c24a1cb5e2fa730dc9 op_cert_counter: 15