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 9784195 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 113275495 epoch_slot_no: 350695 block_no: 9784018 slot_leader_id: 6782000 size: 87526 time: 2024-01-09 23:09:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f3a47c2358830063f855ca58a3b93bee214c77c6b2a96d2bb3f3dddc8af97cfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l3tv8yjsxqz66cprwwk97w8jucc8m9sedkxjmthuve20v40zkvusj7juz5 op_cert: \x50925a4cbb1784937292d1e82539567a48f51b9ba3ff6e95be68344a531b94ac op_cert_counter: 11