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 9815024 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113914245 epoch_slot_no: 125445 block_no: 9814847 slot_leader_id: 8718107 size: 41108 time: 2024-01-17 08:35:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b833d718a55777a16dc42477ea876a791aadfa679804680577c9c3ef85699f2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pl3r026rr4d7hhdwn585405c3kdttgqk3e8cf3q3fhf4wt40qy3qu5hf36 op_cert: \xf21f2388b413efba56b2cd20d94d025b53e9b091d3db3698940319379cafcb36 op_cert_counter: 3