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 9821538 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114049951 epoch_slot_no: 261151 block_no: 9821361 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 87877 time: 2024-01-18 22:17:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe911368d23557dc99cc4ab81215a5808580dd1e6796decc392916819b34d2f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xfaa47785b40f1a37703b845087030f371058a6aa71fc019f66af5323e13e6437 op_cert_counter: 1660589480