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 9812709 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 113866072 epoch_slot_no: 77272 block_no: 9812532 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 87957 time: 2024-01-16 19:12:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed7abc78b63dded948e04e0b2260608be2e62805e93e919f0c7602a397b0ea13Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10acggp4t528duurmsw3qf77aru7f5fprj3vn6mgryjcmlguddfdqeexgqc op_cert: \x98e263844826c9e0372cc87c1925d713afb2a479db42b3ca5bab1202e843d7ef op_cert_counter: 18