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 9820288 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 114024536 epoch_slot_no: 235736 block_no: 9820111 slot_leader_id: 5847399 size: 87905 time: 2024-01-18 15:13:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf71a9f6f1f35734e5b2adf82bd0e821d3605a8801b157fe2ad9340d34ad2d06Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z7nuxt7jlqc9ewwc3lk4ddy2puztl4cp4gtmg4gu20rz0pn3g98qat40vt op_cert: \x3070bb587c1af81030a15be4eb16969556521f50dd7dbd109c423ef330a13e9d op_cert_counter: 13