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 9821322 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 114045856 epoch_slot_no: 257056 block_no: 9821145 slot_leader_id: 5215989 size: 87055 time: 2024-01-18 21:09:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2365258fcdb9c1e6ebeb4cc73f0cad59fc20dece5e401371d27bc88e20a7dfdcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rds2yl04ee8unwce4uty8q2k2g25ehalvzwhzlvkj0q8u72swxnss69530 op_cert: \x42550ec4a8a7fbf9d301b9d05ba50af965d6af5bc20e0f5ac4424f1f4ae3c811 op_cert_counter: 13