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 9796243 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 113524967 epoch_slot_no: 168167 block_no: 9796066 slot_leader_id: 4729625 size: 88822 time: 2024-01-12 20:27:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64743c72a0fa3df3cd1d624d4acccb5b3ea6fdcab4376e0f8135ad769f04b436Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ax9fmc8m5z9rqumnr44cmq4s2v7h9w3c6hkge0rjkkaawfxm3eequvrll5 op_cert: \x152c32046531ff71d6a3329449e61d91f5aa3a7576d78051fa8ee7428e8d4b4c op_cert_counter: 20