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 9837577 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114383539 epoch_slot_no: 162739 block_no: 9837400 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 86622 time: 2024-01-22 18:57:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8591d4347b3314a7808cccb6418f1045691ad3ec58be0c54a6ddf4f8cf6f1539Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jpedtgaqqhfquu3lc4m2n5w4kcluw9jprpftrncnnqyzn2jmj2sssvz6ak op_cert: \xdec19792c24d22211eb37dabf6409f0fa2ccb108936b88aa5a62dec3e253e161 op_cert_counter: 5