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 9786458 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 113321665 epoch_slot_no: 396865 block_no: 9786281 slot_leader_id: 8657559 size: 19427 time: 2024-01-10 11:59:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48a64a41245aeb1fc63d61854be45ba4c9ff491b52bd192ca643a8e1707f6147Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vurw0ewvt3fjsmqk4atya90te3qkmf4pa3jagdhrs90eg5yj4mmsje02zr op_cert: \xbfcb3c952d21416bdb5f3f3be1815bcc2abc7308d3b1ba6d4b073c0c57a6d106 op_cert_counter: 3