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 9801880 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 113641062 epoch_slot_no: 284262 block_no: 9801703 slot_leader_id: 6215623 size: 15838 time: 2024-01-14 04:42:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b8179a5fb5813ef66a041552aba4f4e32ac7b758eb792309992a55fe6af1058Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rne09kkjqtd0j3gh90ecc0huu3m5dsvtu2y3vdgdv64gdd8nle0s44legw op_cert: \xff6114942ad5040371b4be114b805061e5f115a47ca167ed232ed870ca1f2394 op_cert_counter: 11