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 9805066 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 113706453 epoch_slot_no: 349653 block_no: 9804889 slot_leader_id: 8399065 size: 55542 time: 2024-01-14 22:52:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a15d88f50c49419c5b847780c07acdf454f7c95683c3722f855d1733fb5edeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jnm0znnknky4qszqjug9xpgfuhsg8lwskf4yzhm0aka97kqysaqs60tmgp op_cert: \xb319a669ac9691f64361bb433553f94393601b74c1c5c593fe280dcd8b77964c op_cert_counter: 15