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 9801685 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 113636900 epoch_slot_no: 280100 block_no: 9801508 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 85161 time: 2024-01-14 03:33:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x517513cf11049322fdffb1122d1492d419611ec96f72143caba47de5d9661b54Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10hj5paw809p7hv482x8nkdplpjdnt8kz8hnvef7798638au89lxqcuw7l7 op_cert: \x5deeafc2cd804bb2f513ee07ac5ca8a269fb644a7e40cfdfdd6b324ce069caca op_cert_counter: 28