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 9811114 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 113831999 epoch_slot_no: 43199 block_no: 9810937 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 47173 time: 2024-01-16 09:44:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b8441ed1417a11a7e1c0805bdd5940f8f5d61465bb9b9c54e01d1a5e7a67fd9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tfvxevzu0gvpm7t3t6lv0dduc5nka8azvywzrwnk53mvwj20rmwscgld3f op_cert: \x1bf818f5b3afeac76f92400a03be909da4ceaa901934cd2c66259c63e0e097e7 op_cert_counter: 9