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 9788421 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 113362280 epoch_slot_no: 5480 block_no: 9788244 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 87858 time: 2024-01-10 23:16:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x959d87f0d1c9e739c7fc330825b037176c06b7f3f4d2711ca4b2dc6245ff2ce2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1m9z0tm6uj20mr5t8epwayvcecjm3jjvjxth8w42wrlujxl29jwus7zve7t op_cert: \x2147590d57960ae12090558a5c01fd66591161763cdcc9d61494557b0a1aff94 op_cert_counter: 19