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 9827567 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 114175716 epoch_slot_no: 386916 block_no: 9827390 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 23893 time: 2024-01-20 09:13:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf347a2b6d6853fddfbb3746c0919111c8358751d7c84f17c3cde2bd49c869a8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggvtqrwxg6eepvuxwct4xpxwgejflg6kug6ax0wqp4uenzgfl8tsykcuhw op_cert: \x1b276a3c34c41dd663cceda5462eaa451c88c38ea2f830e68e33ddf2c660c0fc op_cert_counter: 13