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 9798691 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 113576216 epoch_slot_no: 219416 block_no: 9798514 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 40956 time: 2024-01-13 10:41:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f3b950465fe7304e97d2ae397a509973c560b310168a9e80f4d71f7c4ffd8f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e0mndpwqxn24vt38p2j9h6sjpv4nmfem2hku74hdm4dsqzmx29lql35pgw op_cert: \xfbc69961ecf06f5e8233b73c4b9073051ff13dafa1bc1192ec3d276dd40aa292 op_cert_counter: 3