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 9813126 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 113875246 epoch_slot_no: 86446 block_no: 9812949 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 88717 time: 2024-01-16 21:45:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb57764523fc688a4376574950dd7f7f34ffd577d58621d1cf66d2591acbb2158Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hr5x0pecmup7vqgxf8haww5q4qhtjktac6jga67vafrvxs6yvf6q6ggpct op_cert: \x9cdcb926b0bbadfbdd253577425fb8c1084b9a077cd57b81f7034a8dc094e290 op_cert_counter: 11