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 9793984 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 113479171 epoch_slot_no: 122371 block_no: 9793807 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 76551 time: 2024-01-12 07:44:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa512792d7d96f68f6a24503509a94ffec2e876eff95755069e6884334a63dcfdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1c2yr9pdvpwdl04z7f3nk2uerk7yu062z3suwlemj5n2xsghruj5qmpnnav op_cert: \xe98efdd36bbbe4a5f1e01909927bfb906228ff14198776bfb5405df8a30fafc3 op_cert_counter: 4