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 9791237 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 113421142 epoch_slot_no: 64342 block_no: 9791060 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 86771 time: 2024-01-11 15:37:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5226c6957df3a7c7f194953b4d4aa5af846dbab62f7fa2c1d737b4ab1591abd0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1f8ugl3vv734dx4c3k23wtqya2pcec7gjv7mamcth2qwqhcr45fdsw9lugj op_cert: \x259385a12414335a69648abd4912da63bb188c8090b04ca4000cf9d398ab8d1c op_cert_counter: 16