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 9799578 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 113594082 epoch_slot_no: 237282 block_no: 9799401 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 82194 time: 2024-01-13 15:39:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3044428d80b275e4cb2bfd8e2a69c3ff90f3f0419da7a74c0ba7a62236674e5dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x3cd82eb6a7584659d74c2fc77f24cadd03020036d16e0525e0acfac137e8b115 op_cert_counter: 1659973385