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 9821539 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 114049977 epoch_slot_no: 261177 block_no: 9821362 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 86508 time: 2024-01-18 22:17:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3a496fe873f95076deae214282f119d9083308350020fae20406c3259e11fb9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xfaa47785b40f1a37703b845087030f371058a6aa71fc019f66af5323e13e6437 op_cert_counter: 1660589480