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 9811673 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113844408 epoch_slot_no: 55608 block_no: 9811496 slot_leader_id: 6264932 size: 41890 time: 2024-01-16 13:11:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1580e4a5f06bd0ace49a155a57bd097ec7932d4765b788a32a41936090b9d5d5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1facd75wcuf9cwgheternwnug6qn08hp5uu8yy8l4kc9d0hnw7xjqphdgtc op_cert: \x60389fc53921db12a35e31efd79b5cfdb7e5fa78aaa65c84440744f6c96cb1c6 op_cert_counter: 11