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 9832496 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 114276511 epoch_slot_no: 55711 block_no: 9832319 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 702 time: 2024-01-21 13:13:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe4e949a99462b2f26952bd2c51be259b2eec0133345ed7d79eaf7fcc10006f6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x041165c44e701802f6543697ffd34c88ab329f513f75b00536b7ab4632f4a942 op_cert_counter: 16