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 9801339 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 113629665 epoch_slot_no: 272865 block_no: 9801162 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 18473 time: 2024-01-14 01:32:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7f05925ac4ff70df5f048d9c2255fa5bca22802c4891a46d24aeb441a4ac73Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tk8arggze6yrypa3sv3s8fxzqvnc5s6g6fp2ledgtqu453f204lsjesn39 op_cert: \x0adc5ac372af71836393c66fd30d4fb7bdf8ddb3e91f79ed9c049868846a9e37 op_cert_counter: 12