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 9803978 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 113683931 epoch_slot_no: 327131 block_no: 9803801 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 86389 time: 2024-01-14 16:37:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4d82f4a47881cd7a94a123657861ea26a2ba2e708533759ad3083500dbcb655Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \x49187aa27339b040e62d62f144f7b1902b3772c0090790cd5b9612270550a877 op_cert_counter: 13