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 9821517 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 114049638 epoch_slot_no: 260838 block_no: 9821340 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 88181 time: 2024-01-18 22:12:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc38c1a56d9c0aa1b5337f1f7f9ffabbb015c30ec9a1f2bebd33d9b2cc3fff37Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w7d6wrmwnmv967fwczseale2mp9d8e977mfc8x0gc3um7nadj9fqvkecw6 op_cert: \x2782ee7811075aac6af06ee87881998f8a59f99feedc7dcae744c10d31a42ff5 op_cert_counter: 21