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 9816200 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 113938111 epoch_slot_no: 149311 block_no: 9816023 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 82817 time: 2024-01-17 15:13:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4141d6dda6327348c69496c9c0760ecf8f3c34f1f29a4a368f1b432819417072Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ngghyylmk529sf6unkf3v7qq2l9flr4yqpz99gnv25spm9xwyymsslfy77 op_cert: \x6bcdb29d0ec41e8fb7ea14e18d3c3a8119320f3d2900effd7f349184e4c5d196 op_cert_counter: 13