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 9804561 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 113696072 epoch_slot_no: 339272 block_no: 9804384 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 87402 time: 2024-01-14 19:59:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd857479670cd4ddb6d89c134cdffc4f452834e89c4a646a2848f595b19f55d04Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vclfxu5y6wekn5fhd7jy2vzvjedflq6c24uxctwn33dx7l3jcd5qffsueu op_cert: \xd4b84e45a85cd6f4290da33f248741c7febb5ca1cf59408db49599fdcf3daa1a op_cert_counter: 18