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 9811630 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 113843446 epoch_slot_no: 54646 block_no: 9811453 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 85177 time: 2024-01-16 12:55:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d9ab3f531069445c409e4586b8e76da6a58003482d406ccf109c169604e72aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \xb2bdb3b193518565dda54965cd383a22fe721ed8ed3f343009ece4c4f751702a op_cert_counter: 16