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 9826166 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114146969 epoch_slot_no: 358169 block_no: 9825989 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 72454 time: 2024-01-20 01:14:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc7000c3f036d2f72d701a3b7347ced12c09d7adb662e664a3e89fe5c4e77203Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tswqpwsrfpalg370ggf3xqgjhets6n02jz0wcuma3m8srylw435su2kfn0 op_cert: \xcdcb0bb744b1dac6b0703e7447b2b241024f11d051284825f0fee0a248a654c0 op_cert_counter: 12