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 9787450 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 113342547 epoch_slot_no: 417747 block_no: 9787273 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 85899 time: 2024-01-10 17:47:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75b488c6f757057d234bc81a13900cb0b68a1b627070642ac6f6ae695c51fe40Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tx99kz3ureuvcmgsdnmhyggq588uct4vngqw7nuz7ayngvkyts5sctza7s op_cert: \x4da6c75dacee34c78098079c3d7a322c488031877eabf3f8fb07072d3f3ed4e8 op_cert_counter: 3