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 9821808 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114055434 epoch_slot_no: 266634 block_no: 9821631 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 16692 time: 2024-01-18 23:48:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfae25b742dbacc393a8be639aec541de30c273c8fe094950c1a0f4e4f9e1924Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x3f515829938afc1720a7ac6e0a646350d5c588c52798a90013344fbd62d130e2 op_cert_counter: 16