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 9824631 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 114114373 epoch_slot_no: 325573 block_no: 9824454 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 6142 time: 2024-01-19 16:11:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47bd88e10f268582ea3b63a68c1492fe3598aae7e8105abe9a9da9fbf2dff15aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x370f08e8bd9b36b2ae03ddaea5b0b71e0a0b4fd343dc7394d965b5a32e066700 op_cert_counter: 17