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 9841389 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114462004 epoch_slot_no: 241204 block_no: 9841212 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 75611 time: 2024-01-23 16:44:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40e286216f8cfe8d4ff88e8c12c9aed548b71ffcb57689353705713ec3626289Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lknw8t34xzv42lucahfnd9jjnux8kvk00l3d06nmmg5zjy03m4gsv8r09n op_cert: \xa940f8ea4a945552558c112c118dd397c76f399bf914688d4f1df4d5e0ef6fcf op_cert_counter: 14