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 9825108 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 114123837 epoch_slot_no: 335037 block_no: 9824931 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 86028 time: 2024-01-19 18:48:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc1e65fc4e14d321edccbdf083258163a749d2697e5f909a3a65a4bea65eeac0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rpe8smeujgprr4zh7lkpap3uuafzf6tncgsnvl429tpmt6r35wyqy87aph op_cert: \x847e9302d758d639125415d3cb87ce948b2ba57743e1c75c8c6e1ded18515a57 op_cert_counter: 18