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 9800255 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 113608125 epoch_slot_no: 251325 block_no: 9800078 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 82511 time: 2024-01-13 19:33:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cf2629f4a2691f0e92b7260a857af6ba7e59335fa6544414b2af184a39d8a84Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zull6yxhycymv7q0l4lkrzz8r0g7kcm8cghypcajrtvh90dy73wsu3hew2 op_cert: \x93784c74f792de2fceed5064700df739582c38a830f5c3cf1c2c0966bbf186d9 op_cert_counter: 15