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 9791836 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 113432847 epoch_slot_no: 76047 block_no: 9791659 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 60446 time: 2024-01-11 18:52:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7569c070ac3c360837f6a0deca5140d9b58337116674d083d4482ee8ad5395Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16u9vnslzgy03650yjltyft60mlschgp96zdd4np8ylkf5a8ugfrq8cq5dl op_cert: \xdbe7c01c8b877862700e6cf5ea6cc328ab16b849d4498ca68cbb4823f297fa74 op_cert_counter: 15