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 9799805 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 113598844 epoch_slot_no: 242044 block_no: 9799628 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 87333 time: 2024-01-13 16:58:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd08b66dcfbec1690911130994052b3cd68185b4d24bee9e84dcf91bba190d3c3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13394aw38pqs9qudwszpkz4wq4rqglgm6hcp8kv8uswvudt4f633sjzuml4 op_cert: \x19bdcc74c15e385c2f868604a88dfa8ef341f038247b456d1354ebbbf6e9905e op_cert_counter: 20