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 9803678 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 113677485 epoch_slot_no: 320685 block_no: 9803501 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 2833 time: 2024-01-14 14:49:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8db678b4182961e2354d6b39e4c1e371578c899c1b64f7a91ec9387cc0f6096Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15mraalry4lpekm27mzld8za8lw6dvufxq97w8c8sjkuvekkkg6hqsng65e op_cert: \x9e5dbbdacc48150840732d7c40cd3d22b6e2553793a278e61b4d054bcc9378ca op_cert_counter: 15