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 9838340 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 114399681 epoch_slot_no: 178881 block_no: 9838163 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 28669 time: 2024-01-22 23:26:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ecefa5fed0fa938b2b5463c2d5393decd64e04d48fad060fc443e126d578e06Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xfaa47785b40f1a37703b845087030f371058a6aa71fc019f66af5323e13e6437 op_cert_counter: 1660589480