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 9821652 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 114052317 epoch_slot_no: 263517 block_no: 9821475 slot_leader_id: 4591434 size: 79444 time: 2024-01-18 22:56:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd9f26c8d7f583277486f5daeac0e3dbb5893112d28c8938e71ac0745a6fec59Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15l5xndch25p7uvtarv7dyagh4zgkvk5yzzndttv99sswhn7umfcqe2xv0h op_cert: \x5c941094206971827e74041e4c97003e34c03d77f648cc40fb9d3c3d4c92f3e3 op_cert_counter: 16