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 9804284 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 113690220 epoch_slot_no: 333420 block_no: 9804107 slot_leader_id: 4672334 size: 5763 time: 2024-01-14 18:21:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96fb6a3dd2c34c10b10d090f07e054aff4f1be60a59dc875673c4ca2930dd40eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enj3ua439h228ks3lrdh4rrdfag60m4amfh86edwz54u9vsq0rcsdgd940 op_cert: \x6187c39be61b5ef07cb39a269af97887673923452364c3c24a2f2d19d98ecc34 op_cert_counter: 11