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 9791279 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113421911 epoch_slot_no: 65111 block_no: 9791102 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 67652 time: 2024-01-11 15:50:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf426651b2a57c7e47a88ca18318a7e448b24f146c185b93814f55064b0aa945fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wwwyq4clgp5mgcr00gw8k2mkszlt9f00e7ykqyfhgmjg6pzvlhsscmklln op_cert: \xe3dc7dd0f5d26f6740b36410bd8660653bd8603219eadaf695ecac0155ac9faf op_cert_counter: 12