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 9785377 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 113298805 epoch_slot_no: 374005 block_no: 9785200 slot_leader_id: 5331941 size: 54315 time: 2024-01-10 05:38:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x122c715302d6de33f41a51b567d3a9c4e582933a5157c2e13979ae62e249299cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18sdd2amuyavex0rfawcvpjw2azcge6x6fnsj5cya4k7dv4vyjnqq7ym023 op_cert: \x46b309a4282db6583a37f00eadc23f42e513ef5b3f8d9cf72d7fd3bdf48c5691 op_cert_counter: 16