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 9811033 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 113830234 epoch_slot_no: 41434 block_no: 9810856 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 17284 time: 2024-01-16 09:15:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x393c89820c8a7d343367c09b8e8dd8541b631d41962e02e5f656cbf04303223bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gldanyvpq9jvpfen2uwrs3pgxlp7n5nyx6w9p3nrskcvletnxfpq72g9d8 op_cert: \x3bce43e0a794671640a2905fda81c54072df453c347cd802c2a50b0769a7af20 op_cert_counter: 6