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 9808651 Details
Epoch: 460 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 113781168 epoch_slot_no: 424368 block_no: 9808474 slot_leader_id: 6404142 size: 87180 time: 2024-01-15 19:37:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31a9f7fd4e376b4510d9d5194292abdc3336baecaad05ddd0b915c82ffa90d6dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pk6wrcf399dp0gczc6vwkvhwxg3ksdyzns4d48j98hvjcezvxk5qv4l0yw op_cert: \xd3a9e5c0316c83695ede445254429241af4d1efdda0c10f9acb623a2bd0a0571 op_cert_counter: 11