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 9787690 Details
Epoch: 459 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 113347136 epoch_slot_no: 422336 block_no: 9787513 slot_leader_id: 6109125 size: 86396 time: 2024-01-10 19:03:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffc4ca109b881bb0b6fc2ba1216e7d69e129e36a86295e7407457e8a3bc182f8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x8utdnl4k5rlllatl4qtr4ra8pxluwef6g8dhtxk4vmvm3rnvm0scw2pak op_cert: \xd51835594f9244a63b179706e5bbbbaf542296a4b5f0245fb011627714c8fd90 op_cert_counter: 12