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 9851298 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 114666031 epoch_slot_no: 13231 block_no: 9851121 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 1878 time: 2024-01-26 01:25:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a297527398ea3f23b9f9b7c2464e5b153e4a1f2de4e4c0d6791bac1b8989e7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tawdpfmgzkefrmg603n2cq047d5fj8cs0d4csce4xrxzzst444tsvwet66 op_cert: \x55ec103eb0cfc7cd260740738d45d865d902b794aa672fa3af3317b26ff1cb4c op_cert_counter: 15