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 9812716 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 113866169 epoch_slot_no: 77369 block_no: 9812539 slot_leader_id: 4556991 size: 6765 time: 2024-01-16 19:14:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d1c3b1daf5800b91a1c2b7f61815a746723809cffc668adb5a921ee7a69da88Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1584khwt0v7ypy22kp3qj53llel7tmjh00hay8xyx7en5wwnyr49suwrcyj op_cert: \xd7ba7600311e377be4a89d1105845fa2a91007d4cb3cf79b5e599516c782813f op_cert_counter: 15