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 9837539 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 114382585 epoch_slot_no: 161785 block_no: 9837362 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 87090 time: 2024-01-22 18:41:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47100708713c7d277880884ee89859e2945121548e4b1c7ad36e19c3b52bd4e8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z3qaj95vx6mhmzcj63c7f9v4am60fhlz55w5m26wk4nnl0tfc33q4s5h8m op_cert: \xf19b42bd7014727bceb66814b8b412e4c77a2c69355a1172ec53b5e4e5af5c85 op_cert_counter: 19