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 9813937 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 113891623 epoch_slot_no: 102823 block_no: 9813760 slot_leader_id: 8598889 size: 34290 time: 2024-01-17 02:18:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1e2ce6b87fe63c45c79fb4f5a805288542608ed4ad8d9bfe9782ef9a24b65a2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tx99kz3ureuvcmgsdnmhyggq588uct4vngqw7nuz7ayngvkyts5sctza7s op_cert: \x4da6c75dacee34c78098079c3d7a322c488031877eabf3f8fb07072d3f3ed4e8 op_cert_counter: 3