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 9801631 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 113635901 epoch_slot_no: 279101 block_no: 9801454 slot_leader_id: 5493217 size: 40958 time: 2024-01-14 03:16:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55974894f244712ac2ecc5cbac5e1597c818ac100663977881b0b2372e06aa85Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cakf4klps5d980wm8657zsmnen8rcwvka0nn3ug0eg0fj2ym4chqvn04ed op_cert: \xcab1a46551a7d25f8c9e94c9ec847e417a8b8e3dca61979e786001e1c242fdfb op_cert_counter: 12