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 9801602 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 113635573 epoch_slot_no: 278773 block_no: 9801425 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 16231 time: 2024-01-14 03:11:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb3a94c6cc38836b6a8a5ccfbcdc6b7a589b70f1ca2b7487bd24bfc96e8562dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x0728bd72e81dd13511cb9b2fa73ddbcd51e9ad692ea58bfeb7e39aedd6f8d4ea op_cert_counter: 19