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 9820099 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 114020994 epoch_slot_no: 232194 block_no: 9819922 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 15906 time: 2024-01-18 14:14:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24be2c13541bbb2b4fdf645fd9b5069f4e52ba9b0ebc5d3810f204e8c4416e8bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \xeb448431e06e30154d4a459d193a3e428eb66238eb0256b9abca1b938b676990 op_cert_counter: 17