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 9788605 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 113365962 epoch_slot_no: 9162 block_no: 9788428 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 88718 time: 2024-01-11 00:17:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5540ac87ad41379a3babc418688f5ffa4ef28c5612e352de4bbc74404fdafddeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x370f08e8bd9b36b2ae03ddaea5b0b71e0a0b4fd343dc7394d965b5a32e066700 op_cert_counter: 17