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 9820481 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114028913 epoch_slot_no: 240113 block_no: 9820304 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 9144 time: 2024-01-18 16:26:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5562c7e6fc4fd4639157a84b9c531e341055bfed839d7160ebf6183aa6e4b89Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15rmsufmzkr586regvuh77pwffr7jpduv97ckaxxtlwsdfags4u0qv090y7 op_cert: \x2e1ae8ed6b867607f84c8e7025dedfa32e3337ac018f5fdd3681010993c84de0 op_cert_counter: 10