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 9778528 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 113158170 epoch_slot_no: 233370 block_no: 9778351 slot_leader_id: 5085239 size: 62686 time: 2024-01-08 14:34:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e49bb0c8763dade6babf37f048ebfdc7f8701977b4f0a4c55fe7a7183073561Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tw8khexwm89e4jnhvtpehplj7n44ccct8j5ahm8ev5ydyj250mqq3fd3zx op_cert: \x868a4d5564b5037c0a951fc8cd26c6955066539f3d5af1bf12d9748081992150 op_cert_counter: 22