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 9791668 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 113429667 epoch_slot_no: 72867 block_no: 9791491 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 45607 time: 2024-01-11 17:59:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad3c1312bae8591366b6cb31ec746ec09cc97538a037f56fc538c5bc231b3667Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xaadba66acae511d64930f0ed610834a1d7e50da02e2834b325cc536dc4fe1be3 op_cert_counter: 16