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 9835495 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 114340575 epoch_slot_no: 119775 block_no: 9835318 slot_leader_id: 6952354 size: 7341 time: 2024-01-22 07:01:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x896bbf3f5ff934d4d96b25fbc5a9d4052d49c04b99680059a722dfa21dcf68b8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dyc378p9zphzwpkjkqg06a0es2qcxn984keyve22jna9mg93e5gshv8zna op_cert: \x97284d4482971c2068f5c98264be95626a88b5e6ef5798a5fca13100492e3109 op_cert_counter: 9