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 9804876 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 113702227 epoch_slot_no: 345427 block_no: 9804699 slot_leader_id: 8968645 size: 88503 time: 2024-01-14 21:41:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc3cc00be1346e18d84e6571d702f3e74ff995a42f166be7b8d93aae79a3aa6fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uztwujp95p5mvkd3sum4wfnd2qgxdtu3c80khume9c09xmmem9lqzd2u88 op_cert: \x0012d59fbda166eb50558d9d3932bff9b959b35191fff0b6a0f5d2c9134ef0b6 op_cert_counter: 12