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 9798916 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113580242 epoch_slot_no: 223442 block_no: 9798739 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 27412 time: 2024-01-13 11:48:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25464fd22a8d4796e36ea451d55eb9cdb5c368b5a4aaa0a4c22240ffaa76e823Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \x0e0bdc296bb7a3a4b460e54956b5a9ea5711d4d64971a8a92d0fecb41cdc0beb op_cert_counter: 16