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 9800835 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 113619714 epoch_slot_no: 262914 block_no: 9800658 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 61359 time: 2024-01-13 22:46:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa168fc33cc49d4351bba960c20810d0d248f6a2e81fca3a2915a491189d1c564Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hzlkmk042kzd0zrdkthh2h3fmepesecz5cxq4k352fusuz4lhvzsxu87s3 op_cert: \xa7aa3c1604ca1aa04b44bbaa637473b007887da7475a32c00aea3f907e97ee24 op_cert_counter: 19