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 9833785 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 114305213 epoch_slot_no: 84413 block_no: 9833608 slot_leader_id: 4898788 size: 88250 time: 2024-01-21 21:11:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d780a23816cb365c4a56f6a4dd7f2f4393ec63189e2662af5bc2c508c37ae35Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15zvgmteq0qgwmelmhvjlwh483smhf2j06dscurg0gwp70t98fwcsc5v5k3 op_cert: \x43b978dc33dddfc39316c26da46a47f26883045215ada2c8189a2765163a0926 op_cert_counter: 20