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 9829615 Details
Epoch: 461 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 114218204 epoch_slot_no: 429404 block_no: 9829438 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 53693 time: 2024-01-20 21:01:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012c3d8be581b4af1ecd1b4f110d688a5b74303fe7d70954d367b45f750e5ca4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16uujxtr48w5e83rwc5vtwlhnqk7mx0u4ctk0v6u6nj3m8wmey7tsk4qswm op_cert: \x4c149d05ab2967172e82ec7691e2dc4ba7a723078e71a82b7d7c968e8e070beb op_cert_counter: 9