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 9783399 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 113259479 epoch_slot_no: 334679 block_no: 9783222 slot_leader_id: 4837352 size: 88098 time: 2024-01-09 18:42:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f6af59ddf14a906c7796d57205c19ecb1202cad4770a213092c2753a0bea3c4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zym4yqetzqmt67453drnq2nj80mj8zauprne3atdrwu6ypt8ny5sf5pk3n op_cert: \x2faebc0907c1b794e360e5f32899bf5ee9f43d89045f6e74b90e2dc7d60405fc op_cert_counter: 17