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 9804800 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113700606 epoch_slot_no: 343806 block_no: 9804623 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 88994 time: 2024-01-14 21:14:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6977c983795918b334bba17761f757494af31c4883cd68fc950384f6f0ef7caeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ck95076g64jmctmgsyszdpgjcj9dcdjw0udu7qyjxmsstvpenf4qjpjtpk op_cert: \x0fc2958c082508a3cae0309dbe83a571b323ce9644a93cf24bafb92d8990d407 op_cert_counter: 17