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 9796414 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113528975 epoch_slot_no: 172175 block_no: 9796237 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 80214 time: 2024-01-12 21:34:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f5d9d91e1bb55144e7ab94005cd1c887adab3d2cb92224266b6e758901c4ecaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggvtqrwxg6eepvuxwct4xpxwgejflg6kug6ax0wqp4uenzgfl8tsykcuhw op_cert: \x1b276a3c34c41dd663cceda5462eaa451c88c38ea2f830e68e33ddf2c660c0fc op_cert_counter: 13