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 9836745 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 114366553 epoch_slot_no: 145753 block_no: 9836568 slot_leader_id: 6257868 size: 16663 time: 2024-01-22 14:14:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x609a4ea678d5ec7546a9b8d3b957180b938ce9b85a62a3c6bdfc0a35439da1f9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1htsk6ejslupm69e6lntdj8d220k8yu4gakdvqh98z5shh7slnjgqm9myeg op_cert: \x9f031a9a3c0231342a0499cb084fb449756755387709cb86222bb4a64c14d151 op_cert_counter: 11