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 9831866 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 114263181 epoch_slot_no: 42381 block_no: 9831689 slot_leader_id: 6952354 size: 3206 time: 2024-01-21 09:31:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51b94c4233483180313453a025d71d806f0a22a89c55d9db333a7e1afda0f924Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dyc378p9zphzwpkjkqg06a0es2qcxn984keyve22jna9mg93e5gshv8zna op_cert: \x97284d4482971c2068f5c98264be95626a88b5e6ef5798a5fca13100492e3109 op_cert_counter: 9