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 9803319 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113670280 epoch_slot_no: 313480 block_no: 9803142 slot_leader_id: 4558946 size: 37696 time: 2024-01-14 12:49:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf460d0b78bd17f0a26f6fecd64d286ca3c230f6340f8024fbfcac717593c7deBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pj8n7cv07gn4s83vnxgnh3l4m0uqunud2hfmn6d203v6gjvn6jfq9yanjy op_cert: \x8b02adaa873f82ea72608720f9c9c93290cb949e849667fcad404657845abe11 op_cert_counter: 15