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 9811263 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 113835425 epoch_slot_no: 46625 block_no: 9811086 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 561 time: 2024-01-16 10:41:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ed7af73dd1aaed2b3a8e63e580e108472d723cb3826e480fb53ba33a2353340Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \xb2bdb3b193518565dda54965cd383a22fe721ed8ed3f343009ece4c4f751702a op_cert_counter: 16