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 9815759 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 113929227 epoch_slot_no: 140427 block_no: 9815582 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 26767 time: 2024-01-17 12:45:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9085872dfca9a910ad423e9b7fce99ceaf461b42e6bc8de8123d522664bcdbeeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1trt3chpnwveum0lew3d6nl7c9836zhr4rczxgu4xlmqr2yd4l00spt8p9f op_cert: \xd59160344c28a5621dceaaa83979e7a369036c1d6e6bff15bfac1ee812263085 op_cert_counter: 14