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 9793409 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 113467108 epoch_slot_no: 110308 block_no: 9793232 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 5236 time: 2024-01-12 04:23:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x217965abac7341ba80e1cff01f3574cbe66fef43c636d41488793bef311c2e37Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \x6caa9bdfa156adcba102d94f08698b8eaa0a6a9bc191d43277e46ed14be74bf2 op_cert_counter: 20