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 9836387 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114359574 epoch_slot_no: 138774 block_no: 9836210 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 68345 time: 2024-01-22 12:17:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42def41aad024d84715656e62fd59e6ac8102f6d2374e367ffec6b40d633c148Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \x27bbe928523444ff8a79cdca84816ccbf0704f50a6782a2cb8df5b9fbe446855 op_cert_counter: 9