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 9820593 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 114031626 epoch_slot_no: 242826 block_no: 9820416 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 83080 time: 2024-01-18 17:11:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x657713f9575b17e8250d1251af04850e1670d2787542527bc75bea7cf49439aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sh946l2qfxu5q8xu7sw3xmp07d4ph764frje3qm0p2wy6pu08u2qxwxfqw op_cert: \xeefaf8034a186b94878aca894a35a1fbc517cb4eca0fcf94898f4d794099858a op_cert_counter: 26