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 9841014 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114454041 epoch_slot_no: 233241 block_no: 9840837 slot_leader_id: 6218790 size: 28508 time: 2024-01-23 14:32:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf52c683ee113aa2ef0c8da9004f1727b6050ea01f8c39962b2955186044451Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n8k4f86rwukz74z7g4n346tr9ag3vc3ekzn0m8x9tpphj6xxcq6syq9z5w op_cert: \x3910bb16991f9df24570f706b02f7131629f14b5d1dff534973f4b89f7467cb0 op_cert_counter: 12