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 9796371 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 113528096 epoch_slot_no: 171296 block_no: 9796194 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 83354 time: 2024-01-12 21:19:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6de11b782874a1bfba599873fa20fdb1cd49fce82efae2744704ab4fe8cf923dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14sh5zmrke03tmsucrwuz5r0e7ehgva2q5dxq8e7wxqe3af2f7ezq8e47h6 op_cert: \xb32caa4c86db34882394dbee7254c342f299279454407f5ecd7f6093e1e8df35 op_cert_counter: 19