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 9821261 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 114044362 epoch_slot_no: 255562 block_no: 9821084 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 71843 time: 2024-01-18 20:44:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e0f5b5f3f0ba1d53890a65003e463d246edf2f3421dfead2b9a6d52a8145d31Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hzlkmk042kzd0zrdkthh2h3fmepesecz5cxq4k352fusuz4lhvzsxu87s3 op_cert: \xa7aa3c1604ca1aa04b44bbaa637473b007887da7475a32c00aea3f907e97ee24 op_cert_counter: 19