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 9812258 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113856752 epoch_slot_no: 67952 block_no: 9812081 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 38803 time: 2024-01-16 16:37:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x691dcfc90e8fc4eacf4cbbc0647f95343e3b271961ed2945ee5cd94045c4d9bfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1juhxtwchflk9wpr2rpqkgzc87chxp2lm5megksvs39ahne96qvjs2x0krq op_cert: \x9f222c5c977f4c4e3ab85e048c7edc5f90f2df9adb230165c62a3d50ead31d49 op_cert_counter: 14