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 9840018 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114434927 epoch_slot_no: 214127 block_no: 9839841 slot_leader_id: 5661323 size: 84600 time: 2024-01-23 09:13:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2775a68d443e081fe14705f06f1d44578c9b3d8a8b4e089bd280771c9cbfe549Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1czgk5m20sltghqggy4m69lznm83lr783c4n8ksps9ku3x95dtw4s8rmu52 op_cert: \x30a6e8fb910002adbce9e8a0631663b0f2b35a24deb4b09d3dd8068455ace90a op_cert_counter: 6