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 9806370 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 113734122 epoch_slot_no: 377322 block_no: 9806193 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 930 time: 2024-01-15 06:33:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc456d41196043b2753e975d33872d280e47908468917c343223b77c86eeef9d7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1275jtnedrechugmqe3wxkaehjdwq5akqj4l8z0utqjhzjf4wpays2e2g0l op_cert: \x53c744fe88660205046be210225eda83568f65da70d34fb5ee738210716edf44 op_cert_counter: 13