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 9795956 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113519015 epoch_slot_no: 162215 block_no: 9795779 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 27803 time: 2024-01-12 18:48:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b37a494d413c8cc3119554782a7a5cd5f12f91e5526b103318439b31c738012Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ttfmw3qerarz90hw68y2vcfajkvu53tq039lgdrhr5cqrz889rjsjs2t7m op_cert: \xa46ee2940b81b75ccb05857c1e3dd3e38afb03c270f72fcb5b81717250230cbc op_cert_counter: 14