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 9799441 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 113591209 epoch_slot_no: 234409 block_no: 9799264 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 18770 time: 2024-01-13 14:51:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43d9d7a02210b51e8ce1ec36fff3ebcdca2be95befa78776f214524d7359c20cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19allfu7phllv704h7zmnxkmvxz5qu258hexft2hzjwcna7avjxgsssfd7r op_cert: \xadf33862922ef7ce39c55f06fb76a4133559453cb81ac119fabad1336f3647e1 op_cert_counter: 19