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 9799558 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 113593789 epoch_slot_no: 236989 block_no: 9799381 slot_leader_id: 5936161 size: 84414 time: 2024-01-13 15:34:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1664dd7eafef8c5d7841e7faed66c74569a2f825a44477a13de79b4a9e8efd3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ymsc2lncnq8xsz6xa9r7y6mwv72dxl0ar4k0faj9h5e6crjl856swmlk6z op_cert: \xf687c767c6d6eea8e5dfd3c759041b4e470ab6a536411e2d0f17980848f06491 op_cert_counter: 10