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 9795647 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 113513238 epoch_slot_no: 156438 block_no: 9795470 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 37148 time: 2024-01-12 17:12:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4985b8683b3364691db882a2f2085e9f05a3f35cf596f70d0172ca33b602215dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uepzy49n77g33avhwv9xwzyavcuysuzpq6du0vfcwm4r9g2p3t0qv8kem5 op_cert: \x5c1203622623c4bcd2ad5a0d1ec67a4e466e068f6a979c1fc2fe975399d92171 op_cert_counter: 15