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 9836679 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 114365373 epoch_slot_no: 144573 block_no: 9836502 slot_leader_id: 7294571 size: 88185 time: 2024-01-22 13:54:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec5620607afd0fb24f7e2e5a6fba66a04602a995bffb92e2cf4b1ba6599af4e7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1p2qd0sztnvdtzqksxp53879fzwmqv4usce8237dne7022g830p4scauglw op_cert: \x179feeadb881ea64d11260348438877a6bbec855c71c849dd465db02d2b4373f op_cert_counter: 9