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 9801712 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113637502 epoch_slot_no: 280702 block_no: 9801535 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 84366 time: 2024-01-14 03:43:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb179772acc4c84702aa6c3a8ea825f7593132b0e04f86cc1105255e201a1beBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \x6caa9bdfa156adcba102d94f08698b8eaa0a6a9bc191d43277e46ed14be74bf2 op_cert_counter: 20