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 9795623 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 113512699 epoch_slot_no: 155899 block_no: 9795446 slot_leader_id: 6782000 size: 83594 time: 2024-01-12 17:03:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb40856f83f5184222c4560f2350a46c0c51c4b3618d88bb825350f708c41b3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l3tv8yjsxqz66cprwwk97w8jucc8m9sedkxjmthuve20v40zkvusj7juz5 op_cert: \x50925a4cbb1784937292d1e82539567a48f51b9ba3ff6e95be68344a531b94ac op_cert_counter: 11