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 9817656 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 113968667 epoch_slot_no: 179867 block_no: 9817479 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 33943 time: 2024-01-17 23:42:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1b5fd3939235a7ed64dbe48609993034e814eeef0bebf5be5203e6d35dd94d2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \xb2bdb3b193518565dda54965cd383a22fe721ed8ed3f343009ece4c4f751702a op_cert_counter: 16