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 9837633 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 114384911 epoch_slot_no: 164111 block_no: 9837456 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 38768 time: 2024-01-22 19:20:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a6d6d6069cfa1b78135c88f02e21f947ff41adbb2b5c6cd6756d4551a5af645Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l25tkz3ste3dll2daknrwl450uf329533esq9dppuen38aqkualqx0kj9v op_cert: \xb4271334e925fbd8b6817ce8464b72e3cc1999e7eeb696ca18740fa12b22722f op_cert_counter: 16