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 9785390 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113298961 epoch_slot_no: 374161 block_no: 9785213 slot_leader_id: 4555611 size: 12180 time: 2024-01-10 05:40:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x251e6e629a205dc1c520f03ce79fb5bad6cd02b3dd4e71964433397cdf694e41Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1g4szjxfzun99644w6xyx0855jzfnxp7ch3cz55d4uakl66xaw7hqh84zte op_cert: \x293a2c11e0a9290873666f3f7d20f67809c283ab9dc3a89844b54aa91babd4ce op_cert_counter: 17