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 9796618 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 113533108 epoch_slot_no: 176308 block_no: 9796441 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 87560 time: 2024-01-12 22:43:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x801939d08eff765845fc48ea955873201a2fc0f6cbe2464fc1c2dc1e95d9c6b4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1043fn5s35lt23pwcy9yvh83af9nptm4jtyzt2cx3epzf8cd2jylstv3vnd op_cert: \x51b836e6ed21e45d728e0e60fcf56ca165ee49d713f647c9778d3388c2d4e13f op_cert_counter: 18