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 9798090 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 113563923 epoch_slot_no: 207123 block_no: 9797913 slot_leader_id: 9303069 size: 18174 time: 2024-01-13 07:16:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78350ae928342a3584f3055e43b7b8ca3a0d3d50a45c2cc442fed4cd8e2d1fd1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pvfdquclh8uqwdfy9pvedwlgldsa8s0pgjtfkhdecmjdd33yapyqsav876 op_cert: \x8e10ddac4d217e50b68ad8e4ebadace842577f95360238d591b429ac14eca448 op_cert_counter: 1