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 9836764 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 114366887 epoch_slot_no: 146087 block_no: 9836587 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 68162 time: 2024-01-22 14:19:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f408633e637ea6eacf7dd15a13359def2a2f96cffafd4db508c4d8932771749Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sh946l2qfxu5q8xu7sw3xmp07d4ph764frje3qm0p2wy6pu08u2qxwxfqw op_cert: \xeefaf8034a186b94878aca894a35a1fbc517cb4eca0fcf94898f4d794099858a op_cert_counter: 26