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 9800058 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 113604039 epoch_slot_no: 247239 block_no: 9799881 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 88846 time: 2024-01-13 18:25:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7e3e3b0ee622ae3526df013303732f85e5cec1f655c64058af61f6a10bb34e5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1a3wm2cpcmszwg6y55v59lrrv9lunr7c7fs5hpfhcwkqsk8aalrkqxlyd83 op_cert: \x635a8b2e7fff413f52e08c8769d890a573f76b3d8095a80947944c740495c784 op_cert_counter: 13