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 9799246 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113587070 epoch_slot_no: 230270 block_no: 9799069 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 14511 time: 2024-01-13 13:42:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa16ec738cab27a7ee296f3f12ae9a646b93ac3a4971752216a6f100bc37f3cc6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1j78vqh6g4ewcwlumwawamtdcrmjsam3twycdw6k2a8pefcl3cvtsx90rwl op_cert: \x1ded4d278e938831ce826a9689975a5b722ddc82b7dac95191b9c7778c793712 op_cert_counter: 17