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 9793522 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 113469182 epoch_slot_no: 112382 block_no: 9793345 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 28501 time: 2024-01-12 04:57:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x888d24c2e4a9763fb65cef3eeb8d9af6d21d34eab0d9644d69fb4482fb0182eaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18f5xg9y7dmfu8ep0cvscwtldqtjk5m8fud48de0z3kdgqdh0f2tqfyjjr9 op_cert: \xe60c3e15e002429d4cdd655bdd7039d942af4c60f51ea2d5fc38745a3210dbb1 op_cert_counter: 13