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 9802983 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 113663402 epoch_slot_no: 306602 block_no: 9802806 slot_leader_id: 5568203 size: 2766 time: 2024-01-14 10:54:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98df3351355f4d5a9693158f1159192aaaff39c43fbc76a740cad25fd602fd23Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h08ppxpfr5544ts4skmcgelljyqa7v9jz6gqk55w82tj4259978sjwltnh op_cert: \x1105feec7f57243917cf33d2b4b67810148216670aed86918c37683b01cc5738 op_cert_counter: 17