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 9834058 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114311235 epoch_slot_no: 90435 block_no: 9833881 slot_leader_id: 6002874 size: 85331 time: 2024-01-21 22:52:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae66414201508871330e355d272e5003040664554f3a6180bdf03d1c84c0ec8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qjf5cjqk3ycl4d2ezvcj7wm52882ucfc7tda4kvszva5d5nem4gsqzrpxg op_cert: \xf1c7b02ceaaf5a4e2abc04b8ebb00bd7bf3ba72259a9d03e43864150bb1a6538 op_cert_counter: 11