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 9840747 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114449000 epoch_slot_no: 228200 block_no: 9840570 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 80944 time: 2024-01-23 13:08:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf0ceceece14b667cc0fcf42ec642c1f0177e73697478971af39b11445600300Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 13