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 9823188 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 114083941 epoch_slot_no: 295141 block_no: 9823011 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 68681 time: 2024-01-19 07:43:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x284a82f8d61dff3a93e2ac2ef82ddb1c66b82df1c69e1379a393628f76953503Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18pvuxwd0v2phrgv47awxsxa6tnvdll3yd9yga6j3tvmc88tkkkyq80kwd5 op_cert: \x3d56144d4abb2f5e80207f1e14ea814da0c2739b5d0af18e74255a54015dc1a2 op_cert_counter: 11