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 9819859 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114015923 epoch_slot_no: 227123 block_no: 9819682 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 23349 time: 2024-01-18 12:50:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2ab47713a919c5e15c7c6a4d3b484e6b4324c11177f97d9b60232b239091217Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15ftx5gldqydsqt8cwpkjdphnf542j5lcyt8qm7s3cslx8k9au6msa8jdnc op_cert: \x2f0f5265ff6cb90b81347dbd71c3fea82bc9cf1787d220f821303d89b192559d op_cert_counter: 13