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 9811563 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 113841916 epoch_slot_no: 53116 block_no: 9811386 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 48923 time: 2024-01-16 12:30:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd24ec4a58fcb6d3155daef364ca5ad0a681ddce12cec0d58428837d2985bfd42Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uyetyme67x7j50t2lqm6kzdxqapxy4exg9dznjnq63mcl7fa5a8q494gez op_cert: \xe9610081c20e64203995122f799953e2017735b422159a06c1d2a097a3d0ee43 op_cert_counter: 13