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 9796345 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113527373 epoch_slot_no: 170573 block_no: 9796168 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 89031 time: 2024-01-12 21:07:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3e1975912de4d35b1d642766e2cb586e421665ecfe68b8418193c52230a1beBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \x7e2e7393a6e578cfdf8006efadf7e7058677e6bc0d7f7413f4d23df3c19ee3ed op_cert_counter: 19