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 9804671 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 113698120 epoch_slot_no: 341320 block_no: 9804494 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 13096 time: 2024-01-14 20:33:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2371677091d7d97766513f7f60a9c5648c03e3570a6d617d4a20c6c11bf20ea5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ck5fsw5vhjg83kv4jjetaw3xjydxnl4zvthnm2yrw5wmq6v03xmsja44am op_cert: \x1b063524b8d14477160315965cc74b45b28b04a307403d6f2c37c5e957bb9ec9 op_cert_counter: 22