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 9828707 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114198945 epoch_slot_no: 410145 block_no: 9828530 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 81279 time: 2024-01-20 15:40:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x610e4e9b446de7984bc2cbd5fc72e1a51ea0211f03e4020eed462d7c6c8e661dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ys9nhj9yzzd7lwpgthrc2rrtekkaal7frdv86em07exn84vd658svuuk2x op_cert: \x2fdfb57ebc9b4bbd271b735cf07d37f6db505c3e4e37f8e687ff214c4fd4b41b op_cert_counter: 12