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 9788548 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 113364873 epoch_slot_no: 8073 block_no: 9788371 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 88809 time: 2024-01-10 23:59:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23cd6455b7efd612a88321c3dd799b52d540cd7daca0335df5a9de73daeedabcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ctdcj6fktek9xru35snfgsydx7asaary855rp4m68p4v7a5c9ensj9qmfm op_cert: \x84611072d7a81bc23533dcac99c39cb796a1b122c5e8cc5a46f265426bfe0360 op_cert_counter: 18