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 9837836 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114389276 epoch_slot_no: 168476 block_no: 9837659 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 85728 time: 2024-01-22 20:32:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x645ea7f7133c2aea46e0bded3f8626ffe6dfa6b1f384fe2e4e4dd8edcaaf6a64Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gufqs0p9qll45lc8nzqkc7ux3h7gkhkff8n8552m7dnp89e8zfxq2pu76l op_cert: \x62909062c24b909525b7905ccd420c3a69e394a385433b667adde1978fcecb8f op_cert_counter: 16