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 9788219 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 113358492 epoch_slot_no: 1692 block_no: 9788042 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 82490 time: 2024-01-10 22:13:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5ba8ef991aeaa272aa1f93c1ad05d6648e794b9e808468b547483bddab94802Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x041165c44e701802f6543697ffd34c88ab329f513f75b00536b7ab4632f4a942 op_cert_counter: 16