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 9809693 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113803061 epoch_slot_no: 14261 block_no: 9809516 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 31289 time: 2024-01-16 01:42:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe0e5c5bde6074879220420e5c6c128557a6b1de5edf2ff54f745efd18e18886Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tswqpwsrfpalg370ggf3xqgjhets6n02jz0wcuma3m8srylw435su2kfn0 op_cert: \xcdcb0bb744b1dac6b0703e7447b2b241024f11d051284825f0fee0a248a654c0 op_cert_counter: 12