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 9826668 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114156966 epoch_slot_no: 368166 block_no: 9826491 slot_leader_id: 7750291 size: 31636 time: 2024-01-20 04:00:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb256c5776ccacef1fe42627464c811344dd8cee847e702f550a3c3d4c6fb5dedBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nsd9l3w7czjtsgk45we9fn5mz6pfj3u3y74de7t4qmhj2aghllmqznqncd op_cert: \xdefa42a1cf7d498f7fcb2b3b66f1c5e5ca38f43b94dfccd69c0c3cbc35969aff op_cert_counter: 6