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 9806881 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 113744482 epoch_slot_no: 387682 block_no: 9806704 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 41907 time: 2024-01-15 09:26:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c68572c9eecbbdee4c742f9304a0e2e9be8f070156ca5b0e43cd1d7166c981Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xfc1e8f08bc7c342d175fb3b60213549849f519560fd38f055f5091d37d606a17 op_cert_counter: 17