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 9793782 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113475007 epoch_slot_no: 118207 block_no: 9793605 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 72876 time: 2024-01-12 06:34:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4668d947acb068589f58a198f70ac3d15a3ae2058c2075e83172e9bda2f09f8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \x96033660f3c3fa3297be20452dc7c9f342b4b9e87e31540ebb9d9cdd3480a76c op_cert_counter: 17