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 9821276 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114044683 epoch_slot_no: 255883 block_no: 9821099 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 80712 time: 2024-01-18 20:49:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaf51de8203ba0a73e72dfb7d37b2e6896db4f16802f5dbabb64335748d418c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u8fpzrhfmyayq9vk3jsp32mklcszs9q8lhuaxlgspr8t4wqdkfys76vdcq op_cert: \x9583d3ab7a6eb80b99a5a7b7b2256d97d72d63f97fc5d9e76f8f7b9c4a33ac76 op_cert_counter: 10