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 9817976 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 113975704 epoch_slot_no: 186904 block_no: 9817799 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 71444 time: 2024-01-18 01:39:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ce7667903739aa9761b1e252a4682f3b78246764510684e2839962cf499d1ceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1375qgqjrt8x9hvk5leaeh70xj4wkrygdptn8xkh7z6na32v7aysqqvq2mq op_cert: \x75cfaf901c913c0823eaf6020b771677af1178332d09276c05b79dc96be5f358 op_cert_counter: 11