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 9801629 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 113635882 epoch_slot_no: 279082 block_no: 9801452 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 68429 time: 2024-01-14 03:16:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x003705b585a5ebae3a71b2d1a58560e79bd13b3f52a1d538932b472f4e7294aeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10e789vyjaks8l3q0gqxzhs7mn03xj4tpdtuzl3v7lvc77derxnmqvh4t7d op_cert: \xf83e39ee34b92aaabedaf8e7f02ebcff32c4489216d5002bd275eb1d902f6e6e op_cert_counter: 14