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 9830505 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114235624 epoch_slot_no: 14824 block_no: 9830328 slot_leader_id: 6518784 size: 78596 time: 2024-01-21 01:51:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf027a42d9b40c042b2c918a0d14e73c0dfec404dc2a8c825be7bddbabb88cc8aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pspgt52taeafxsshk4m6d7fjkj5tuz0fq6svpftp6dgxdvx89cusv4x8vm op_cert: \x2a402026655e880ac4ab8ba199acc4db4a5e09b4f161cae6d2f8e7e072fec373 op_cert_counter: 14