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 9799238 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 113586930 epoch_slot_no: 230130 block_no: 9799061 slot_leader_id: 8228996 size: 9088 time: 2024-01-13 13:40:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a8ef662dac058815b8aab679bf11ac947294e67f41d2d4522a2b441e001f974Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xeqf8ykm9mvygvztsuuyddgjtu950vjpjqf848q8gwgc2usm0unqfkv6p5 op_cert: \xdcabecc5d83c143a20a77caf9176ab8eea70f9f469c8c809ecaca66ca6eafef9 op_cert_counter: 5