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 9782683 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113243945 epoch_slot_no: 319145 block_no: 9782506 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 55863 time: 2024-01-09 14:23:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc88cf3f30f871fe95f49e5affb764a7c8122a6e08e624b3458247107f5bc990Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lswc67jaawzyyq3qpzmvzrkkpwddwtvuu93dtxawttd09gxds4ls2zpsj9 op_cert: \x0b0005c598dcc3a9770e6c3671ac09efcb8ac42e1f0c5a0155b5e322c3a57a2d op_cert_counter: 16