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 9788415 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113362195 epoch_slot_no: 5395 block_no: 9788238 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 87907 time: 2024-01-10 23:14:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47fd2324c67703bdb1bc106e6ee59dc63fbef561427bd4d2f4f681547d9e2c3eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1p697xaw602mudxcfswfgn7snnl8t3eca30tds8sfk96er247zacqrtaqfh op_cert: \x9e89ba13368e85205d0b56c65967a1fd34868a903d85d02a74923d1a45f8838f op_cert_counter: 18