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 9795295 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 113505662 epoch_slot_no: 148862 block_no: 9795118 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 58452 time: 2024-01-12 15:05:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e1f52dc2351f77cc2b18438941a6f4429aa48e9187558c7c1e358b8232d392Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1phkelt7mecrq8as6vxxdtsyhhe57jc6g0ph9llt5red73kr2k0tswymgjs op_cert: \xbb7556cec27eac85c109ea40719ebde446b19037d43d9adaf10d94f118f35531 op_cert_counter: 15