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 9788651 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 113366871 epoch_slot_no: 10071 block_no: 9788474 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 68090 time: 2024-01-11 00:32:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864640e3b2c4d8daa18f96e74734f7076ebd3029497a3ee0a17350effb7d3d1aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x26vzuykasg47gq3mqjq3z2gjvd4e38usx4n6lenuseqn6nuw47ssge7w3 op_cert: \x03171247941e95e1d1ea9821b8d68522f6cb9869ceb0bcd2744a7095a4db079a op_cert_counter: 9