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 9804262 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 113689753 epoch_slot_no: 332953 block_no: 9804085 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 87554 time: 2024-01-14 18:14:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89445a4872dba776cf43a4d43f2af01ff5e6218c9875dd6f4ccf2f11935de702Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1veze9zl7jypnll73uqkq7kaxgpkwp2hr5lv5cvkh4p52zdz0u34s86fjp9 op_cert: \x77945c72f6ec848d2fc6ac63eb8bf29d8b9a58178237a93cc9af4a71596b61fd op_cert_counter: 17