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 9816572 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 113946113 epoch_slot_no: 157313 block_no: 9816395 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 88513 time: 2024-01-17 17:26:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb331eb475e9c4642c483cb85130843d05f9b55e5a00e6c4d91229eecc3498482Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \x49187aa27339b040e62d62f144f7b1902b3772c0090790cd5b9612270550a877 op_cert_counter: 13