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 9898032 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115645663 epoch_slot_no: 128863 block_no: 9897855 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 13716 time: 2024-02-06 09:32:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2241d64a86fb9d57928d96a110d6db41863486a137fa1d360f40dc27899a4b54Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vt6fgw4568ysdtzvaau84jrwp2qkynx75wgxpsma67l8yhw9ufas0ep333 op_cert: \x3ef0a049f00b7076f878b580d2d25179c0cd8069df6da765695257bc338be3de op_cert_counter: 14