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 9811832 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 113847888 epoch_slot_no: 59088 block_no: 9811655 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 52843 time: 2024-01-16 14:09:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ed00a7db0e6ed27d21d7bac8a9ab11acb37e115349741e8b247f7dea6261f3eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x041165c44e701802f6543697ffd34c88ab329f513f75b00536b7ab4632f4a942 op_cert_counter: 16