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 9839481 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 114423964 epoch_slot_no: 203164 block_no: 9839304 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 6661 time: 2024-01-23 06:10:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1304052cb860fad6094c7f17784f90ffc4b2e708860d34e4c862d438470d64e3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tfvxevzu0gvpm7t3t6lv0dduc5nka8azvywzrwnk53mvwj20rmwscgld3f op_cert: \x1bf818f5b3afeac76f92400a03be909da4ceaa901934cd2c66259c63e0e097e7 op_cert_counter: 9