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 9801992 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113643176 epoch_slot_no: 286376 block_no: 9801815 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 31262 time: 2024-01-14 05:17:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc24d5991417b86082a2d14a1be05ece2fa4f5b4cd9ce9ac7ef9d132d26892b39Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yq8jucjz5w94p47s9sx97aqe536e42mu5c2lwat8pejw85mmy4psxz9x4t op_cert: \xc362b2a6b2d6d6ae857e34ed2a81bed4466a34ac778b6456c2ec35da5a139246 op_cert_counter: 15