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 9836309 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114357583 epoch_slot_no: 136783 block_no: 9836132 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 86526 time: 2024-01-22 11:44:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd56b7fdfad46ad1b96f0f69c8f69204befb13019f9207027036292ad38ab31d8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hj3xwnwjsrf898938uzs2kzpm7gyhcmvlxwak7gtufuxn4caezzq6e6mk6 op_cert: \xd09cca92f9e7e2bb7b2f19c0ca7384677f8a8ecbd1993fedf5e9b125d7dfa5b6 op_cert_counter: 17