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 9833763 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114304698 epoch_slot_no: 83898 block_no: 9833586 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 19985 time: 2024-01-21 21:03:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e45f02ee2a80691ded5a71cfae94fcbea771fb76b002b6a2a34643975dd498Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \xe4736d711f4e4dbe950a54ee9167bd2ad51aad2105ddcf719d23562a51043030 op_cert_counter: 21