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 9785606 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 113303599 epoch_slot_no: 378799 block_no: 9785429 slot_leader_id: 4764127 size: 47558 time: 2024-01-10 06:58:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93cabaf6b5c01f32735aaaf2dbf2cc85dcddf60577a643ad8bcd48a592876d3dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gm2gudv2pztta3n5fq4uf2t98fhwc06tq8guz89l9t9a9xyuplzszgq6vw op_cert: \x0f4fc84a910e78eea73cf4d3645f47b51d52e36fa519f6285faa8db99dee9603 op_cert_counter: 15