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 9794560 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 113490333 epoch_slot_no: 133533 block_no: 9794383 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 82139 time: 2024-01-12 10:50:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0c6b748606a9f51f1cd9457caa5a7c5d1b958d457ad3b2e413c887fef3eb494Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ytunls0jtlwj52v26a2m79av25tjdhv3uc4lgllsxqwd7ynqjeyqez82j2 op_cert: \xa03ce9745998f5140103d3058aee83d4cbc3dcb5ad33c1e4c809a63910ce2fb2 op_cert_counter: 36