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 9794204 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 113483372 epoch_slot_no: 126572 block_no: 9794027 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 38062 time: 2024-01-12 08:54:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bf8e28b230a568cfe7fd5582565bd3282e785bf25a9c07f2aa31ba7195be6b7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs9l47kfluypfaezzetmvfmspmplxrdcpkzv93548zzcg2dz00kqrkqnl7 op_cert: \x2e037187f95c8a1e49068aaa2a98613171742373f01274fe7dbfdd248b80e58a op_cert_counter: 6