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 9788538 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 113364612 epoch_slot_no: 7812 block_no: 9788361 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 84317 time: 2024-01-10 23:55:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78c1c06e5c37effa17408062d1a955b5c20d0e0f7b9cb51c2fe3a9e3ddbc3fa4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14kzpx0v3ucdpwju3c55mv90694de9r644ssgc4tedtm8lja6msfsdzgy4d op_cert: \xc8772b2d2144e550c5cd4b077b39fe08d476ef4e8922764489a424ed7f0345e3 op_cert_counter: 1659973059