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 9817931 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 113974542 epoch_slot_no: 185742 block_no: 9817754 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 48181 time: 2024-01-18 01:20:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf96eca4e70629df348cf2bca1827065d0936160c3c4459747043976aeff7a921Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lqxua5h367t3u6hh8e0a2xaykstvkvefln3zc6sn8c3wrqpu3mzsexem67 op_cert: \x38143e4c0863f4bd3c1a47d6e99242fbdfaaafa6b892cc4b6669ffbcd1b51171 op_cert_counter: 34