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 9793396 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 113466844 epoch_slot_no: 110044 block_no: 9793219 slot_leader_id: 8862943 size: 4677 time: 2024-01-12 04:18:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c2edfc7f72745f2393f3bc11cab38fcc7e5f7a3b1fcbe5cb06b3384a14d83b9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nw2mjeq5tr7w5cwqhv8lc67n79dskuke6nafvhy96k85krh5y40sd3746u op_cert: \xe5d5afe74a598592821201aa7deccee36cdec003e2246afada4d9e22f61ba2c9 op_cert_counter: 2