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 9808617 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 113780458 epoch_slot_no: 423658 block_no: 9808440 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 28657 time: 2024-01-15 19:25:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc57c6680d333a720a8b89657f225cd8d2d7278b678ed3b970a19f28a36315baBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jlh7axr6rhvwmuqg45hemultsd7l9uwuq0mv037jwu8xwcua08sg5mspw op_cert: \xdd68e40205e8a9b33a68209109fc50479219e92235c0ad21bc2c851b32ef094f op_cert_counter: 4