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 9821820 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 114055729 epoch_slot_no: 266929 block_no: 9821643 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 13814 time: 2024-01-18 23:53:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a1e26d47eb274f48adc9f7674338f55730da78a5a1593b947e7e77e8f86fae5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zsjgvj07hxhszhr55euwy8x9nd3lsg83srls5wvuevenhv3cszhsvfr0nq op_cert: \x21be1d8435bddd7db94cd843f952b771918b4c0f4a8cfc3f24deebea714c31f6 op_cert_counter: 14