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 9804618 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 113697024 epoch_slot_no: 340224 block_no: 9804441 slot_leader_id: 6002874 size: 41333 time: 2024-01-14 20:15:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa68eb8269a3854611b1a3230f5172e8311c03fff1a3ef27c4d8db34c5c69743Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qjf5cjqk3ycl4d2ezvcj7wm52882ucfc7tda4kvszva5d5nem4gsqzrpxg op_cert: \xf1c7b02ceaaf5a4e2abc04b8ebb00bd7bf3ba72259a9d03e43864150bb1a6538 op_cert_counter: 11