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 9796728 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113535302 epoch_slot_no: 178502 block_no: 9796551 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 87120 time: 2024-01-12 23:19:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbae453c5a47305cc9341ea2fc5f79b9074141ad40a816e62756c727cc2bc5ddeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \x49187aa27339b040e62d62f144f7b1902b3772c0090790cd5b9612270550a877 op_cert_counter: 13