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 9806417 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 113734954 epoch_slot_no: 378154 block_no: 9806240 slot_leader_id: 4750395 size: 87367 time: 2024-01-15 06:47:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x179e65b95c33d09a8e1d0d019e5ab9ece4444c4adb5475445807670c090ffa44Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qrmku2vdjfs2l8aypgvww8nspcve8yjxrx4fsj7xyzww2kna3nvszdrcxk op_cert: \x97a53093e98b13dea6dc9d40c306b2159ab7fb7766b32a025aa1c84675e508cc op_cert_counter: 16