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 9832841 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114284062 epoch_slot_no: 63262 block_no: 9832664 slot_leader_id: 4555611 size: 75548 time: 2024-01-21 15:19:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe30fb72257d415072622e041f178ffcbf975c93a75e6872f55635c5c424ec452Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1g4szjxfzun99644w6xyx0855jzfnxp7ch3cz55d4uakl66xaw7hqh84zte op_cert: \x293a2c11e0a9290873666f3f7d20f67809c283ab9dc3a89844b54aa91babd4ce op_cert_counter: 17