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 9799847 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113599752 epoch_slot_no: 242952 block_no: 9799670 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 44767 time: 2024-01-13 17:14:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2e24b5b4ea244b9517aa7376da49c25c17b1de6298df39a24f04ac79585b9dcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15rmsufmzkr586regvuh77pwffr7jpduv97ckaxxtlwsdfags4u0qv090y7 op_cert: \x2e1ae8ed6b867607f84c8e7025dedfa32e3337ac018f5fdd3681010993c84de0 op_cert_counter: 10