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 9831461 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114254748 epoch_slot_no: 33948 block_no: 9831284 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 48546 time: 2024-01-21 07:10:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc74500845b86fb69868a0688f5fa354fcfb0d5f4295e5786d2d42c309707e64cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk195mefnapnekwq3f2gkjev0pq0vwudqglke2d4juvcxkfx7mv8nyqazrma4 op_cert: \x16d5535014a94a28377178384975806eac5ca1e68418cc4a4803a47596ac8486 op_cert_counter: 15