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 9840207 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 114438666 epoch_slot_no: 217866 block_no: 9840030 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 76154 time: 2024-01-23 10:15:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c41c0f1a7d2fff3d70ff67e978c7db370b0b04e59e45c12a6b3dffee52a8e3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x0728bd72e81dd13511cb9b2fa73ddbcd51e9ad692ea58bfeb7e39aedd6f8d4ea op_cert_counter: 19