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 9788214 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 113358270 epoch_slot_no: 1470 block_no: 9788037 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 87987 time: 2024-01-10 22:09:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe86b64e635e3caf3f580c959a08f65b4a7c6eb648b7779ce499d72e58aa4373eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1keqw005yv7spajcs4nzzvke9fxvc4q6n45g3uzt07qt5fwq38wgssgrywl op_cert: \x9c44048c38e2c04d508aced4f051518bf14a8595e3bdcf95e6f54c21ffea0d36 op_cert_counter: 37