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 9828478 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 114193903 epoch_slot_no: 405103 block_no: 9828301 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 88752 time: 2024-01-20 14:16:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x322c3977ea58f09da1d30ee84ffb5b26c608a045b5c2ba0e13531bc7ed041e67Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs9l47kfluypfaezzetmvfmspmplxrdcpkzv93548zzcg2dz00kqrkqnl7 op_cert: \x2e037187f95c8a1e49068aaa2a98613171742373f01274fe7dbfdd248b80e58a op_cert_counter: 6