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 9807451 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 113756212 epoch_slot_no: 399412 block_no: 9807274 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 54583 time: 2024-01-15 12:41:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d4beac2cd1bbcb22ddfe7f9d659268e54d76566defc54d75e057c34fe054c4eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v0wlzz9d2q4x2ewx4pwmsfwlmahftvrccxkq3ytwremps59hzzs7gaa9y op_cert: \x17908173600a26482b6015c61718f35fec00209cb90f8827bcc62ec3a5253ef0 op_cert_counter: 19