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 9808395 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 113776020 epoch_slot_no: 419220 block_no: 9808218 slot_leader_id: 9114294 size: 83116 time: 2024-01-15 18:11:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa459cf0e479270863ea98e613b56e8286f8edd08dba09a9d1da2981c2802dc17Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nseua3kx59hyqsphk67w2eure44hlcm03vq84etmm7x5hppn60wssxpgf0 op_cert: \xd0dbcfae662c584810d51401777e2a47bcfc142cdb4bbd751075127328463801 op_cert_counter: 2