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 9808165 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 113771415 epoch_slot_no: 414615 block_no: 9807988 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 87799 time: 2024-01-15 16:55:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8d375595cbaf22296f990fb98e9e47c01c4fd29df4b7c0daf2667dab46ae9d3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v47hmwys4azcm5dsveat7tuw7vgzy4h29f2gtnp6zezt52zxgtgq953u35 op_cert: \xc48aa2d5de3df0565c26fd230d897a51bbc96804181bf4f7e500ad13e6b01dde op_cert_counter: 8