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 9835615 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114343123 epoch_slot_no: 122323 block_no: 9835438 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 86288 time: 2024-01-22 07:43:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b2383328fbce7b7dd564501941b0310c9537f66309365a9b5ecb420655b22b2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18ys466yz8u65l6nr33r96pg5rjmj0gt7c5dx27hjk3g2t2vatrjq78mdga op_cert: \xffbbe14b70c6ff0838475392b9855b1dd5fb1cfffe2ca447627ff20abf8a363d op_cert_counter: 20